House GOP Struggles to Find Consensus on Funding Government, as Shutdown Looms

House Republicans are divided on how to fund the government and prevent a shutdown, with various proposals being considered but no consensus reached. One idea is a two-step continuing resolution (CR) that would fund part of the government until December and the rest until January. Another proposal is a simpler stopgap until January that includes conservative policies. Some lawmakers are suggesting longer timelines to avoid a deadline just before the holidays. New Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to have more leeway on a stopgap, but like his predecessor Kevin McCarthy, he may struggle to unify Republicans and may need Democratic votes to prevent a shutdown.