Congress Faces Shutdown Deadline with GOP Divided on Strategy

As the March 2 shutdown deadline approaches, Speaker Johnson struggles to unite Republicans and negotiate with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown.

Congressional leaders are working to pass $1.7 trillion in government funding legislation to avert a shutdown by March 2.
Speaker Mike Johnson admits the spending bills are not 'home runs' for GOP policies but contain wins on policy and spending cuts.
House Freedom Caucus demands right-wing policy riders, complicating negotiations with Democrats.
A continuing resolution may be passed to maintain current spending levels until mid-March, marking the fourth such law since the fiscal year began.
Senate Democrats push for additional spending legislation to fund emergency assistance for Ukraine.