House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert government shutdown faces resistance from House Republicans

House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert a government shutdown by extending government funding at current levels until Jan. 19 and Feb. 2 faces hurdles as some Republicans, including Rep. Chip Roy, oppose the measure. Johnson can only afford to lose four Republican votes before needing Democratic support to pass the bill. The bill does not include spending cuts demanded by conservatives but also lacks funding for Ukraine, Israel, and the southern border. President Biden signaled openness to signing the bill if it passes Congress, while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it "far from perfect" but emphasized the inclusion of defense spending in the February extension.