"House GOP Chaos and Infighting Threaten Government Shutdown: Speaker McCarthy's Limited Options"
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing a tough challenge in crafting a spending plan that satisfies conservative House Republicans and avoids a government shutdown. McCarthy is struggling to unite the GOP caucus and secure approval from the Democratic-controlled Senate and President Joe Biden. Some GOP hardliners have even voted against their own party's Defense bill. If McCarthy fails, there are talks of a side deal between moderate Republicans and House Democrats. Meanwhile, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell warns that shutdowns are politically damaging for the GOP. McCarthy's options are running out, and he may need to reach out to Democrats or consider a continuing resolution to buy more time.
- Speaker McCarthy holds limited options as shutdown looms: 5 takeaways USA TODAY
- House Republican chaos stalls two spending bills Reuters
- The Republican Party infighting is driving America toward a government shutdown CNN
- An out-of-control GOP is the party of nonstop national crisis The Hill
- Speaker McCarthy reacts after House GOP hardliners block a defense bill NBC News
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