"Gaetz Leads Resistance Against McCarthy as House Nears Shutdown"

Representative Matt Gaetz, a hard-right Republican, is leading a small group of right-wing rebels in opposition to a measure to keep the government open, potentially leading to a government shutdown. Gaetz has enough votes to dictate how the House will function, and he is pushing for a debate on individual spending bills instead of passing a temporary funding measure. Gaetz's influence has put Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a difficult position, as he struggles to corral Republicans to support his agenda. Gaetz argues that a government shutdown might be necessary to break Washington's spending habits, but it is unclear what his endgame is beyond humiliating McCarthy.