House Republicans Reject Latest Senate Effort, Government Shutdown Looms
The possibility of a government shutdown looms as House Republicans reject the latest Senate effort to reach a compromise on spending. A single senator, Rand Paul, is objecting to the bill due to Ukraine funding. The Senate is now on track to vote on its compromise spending plan no sooner than Monday. The House's plan is still unknown, but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has expressed the intention to have a vote. Republicans are increasingly emphasizing the need for border security provisions in any temporary deal, adding complexity to the situation.