U.S. Braces for Potential Government Shutdown Amid Congressional Deadlock

House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to unify GOP and meet far-right demands, putting critical foreign aid and federal funding at risk.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces intense pressure as the U.S. nears another government shutdown, with funding deadlines looming for various federal departments.
Johnson's promises to deliver on spending negotiations and avoid shutdowns have been challenged by his inability to unify the House GOP and meet the demands of its far-right faction.
The deadlock over government funding is further complicated by demands for major spending cuts and policy riders from House Republicans, as well as stalled negotiations on aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Senate leaders and President Biden are pushing for a resolution to avoid a shutdown, but the Republican-controlled House remains divided on the path forward.
The fate of Ukraine aid hangs in the balance, with Johnson's decision on whether to allow a vote on a $60 billion aid package potentially impacting U.S. foreign policy and global standing.