House Speaker Johnson Faces Opposition Over Spending Deal to Avoid Shutdown

Conservative hardliners demand additional cuts and border security deal, threatening to provoke a shutdown as Johnson seeks support from Trump.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing opposition from hardline conservatives in his party over a spending deal he negotiated with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to avoid a government shutdown.
Johnson is seeking support from former President Donald Trump to avoid a shutdown, fearing electoral disaster for Republicans if a shutdown occurs.
Conservative hardliners, including members of the House Freedom Caucus, are demanding additional spending cuts and a border security deal, threatening to provoke a government shutdown.
Johnson has not ruled out another short-term funding bill to avert a shutdown, despite previously vowing there would be no more stopgap bills in 2024.
Congressional leaders from both parties have conceded that they will not be able to pass all appropriations bills before the funding deadlines on Jan. 19 and Feb. 2, suggesting a short-term bill may be necessary.