Government Shutdown Looms as White House Warns of Impending Deadline

President Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg have issued warnings about the potential consequences of a government shutdown as the deadline approaches. They urged congressional Republicans to resolve their differences before federal funding lapses next Sunday. The shutdown would result in military members not receiving paychecks, disruptions for air travelers, and the closure of various public programs. Despite private negotiations over the weekend, there is no indication that the GOP is moving towards a resolution. House Republicans are considering a 45-day extension of federal spending into November, but face opposition from both Democrats and right-wing lawmakers. Senate Democrats are preparing to pass their own temporary funding measure with bipartisan support.