Conservatives Warn McCarthy: Impeachment Won't End Shutdown

Far-right Republicans in the House of Representatives are making it clear to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that their demands for spending cuts in government funding legislation will not be softened due to his impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. They insist that the impeachment inquiry and government funding are separate issues and that they can be addressed simultaneously. These Republicans are pushing for spending cuts below previously agreed levels and policy provisions that are unlikely to pass the Democratic-led Senate. They also refuse to vote for a continuing resolution to avert a shutdown and warn McCarthy against relying on Democratic votes for a short-term funding bill. McCarthy is facing challenges in maintaining his speakership as time runs out and a shutdown looms.