House Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster Bill Despite Earlier GOP Efforts To Stall It  NPR

Updated at 7:10 p.m. ET The House has approved a $19.1 billion disaster aid package despite earlier objections from Republicans. The legislation was approved 354-58. All those who opposed it were Republicans. The Senate already passed the bill overwhelmingly and it heads to the president's desk for his signature. President Trump has said he backed the measure, even though it did not include border money he urged Congress to add. He said he would continue pressing for that as part of separate legislation. With Trump's signature, the legislation would help speed relief funds to communities hi...