House Republicans Divided Over Shutdown-Averting Measure

US House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are expected to release a stopgap spending measure on Saturday to avert a partial government shutdown when current funding expires next Friday. The form and content of the measure are still uncertain, with some Republicans pushing for a "clean" CR without spending cuts or policy riders, while others advocate for cuts and conservative policies. The Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate must reach an agreement that President Joe Biden can sign into law before November 17 to avoid a shutdown.