"Speaker Johnson Faces Pressure Over Spending Deal Amid Government Shutdown Threat"
TL;DR
Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, is standing by a spending deal he made with congressional Democrats and the White House, despite pressure from hard-line conservatives to scrap the plan and come up with an alternative. The deal, largely in line with the Fiscal Responsibility Act spending caps, has sparked division within the Republican Party, with some members pushing for lower spending levels and changes in border policies. The government faces a partial shutdown deadline on Jan. 19 and a full shutdown deadline on Feb. 2.
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- Editorial: Another test for Speaker Mike Johnson. Will he keep the government open? Los Angeles Times
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