In Washington, a stalemate is forming over next year's government funding bill. Senate Republicans are moving forward with their plans, but without support from Democrats. This development may disrupt the typically bipartisan process of negotiating government spending.

The Appropriations Committee is set to discuss the first four of 12 funding bills. Further details on the committee's meeting and the implications of the stalemate are available from KTSM 9 News. For more information on the government funding bill and its potential impact, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News.