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Centrist Democrats Hold Secret Talks with McCarthy Allies on Deal to Avoid Shutdown

  • Small groups of centrist Democrats are secretly talking with McCarthy allies about a deal to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.

  • The talks involve procedural options to force a vote on a compromise spending bill that could include disaster aid, Ukraine funding, and small border policies.

  • Democrats may demand concessions from McCarthy and need approval from their leader Jeffries, who has stayed quiet so far.

  • Vulnerable Republicans are losing patience and some have threatened to support a discharge petition if no GOP deal is reached.

  • Helping pass a bipartisan bill risks conservative backlash against McCarthy and even a vote to remove him as Speaker.

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