GOP Disunity over Spending Bills Weakens Johnson's Hand in Funding Talks, Raises Risk of Shutdown
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House Republicans disagree over details in spending bills, undermining Johnson's negotiating power.
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Johnson said GOP disunity has empowered Democrats in funding negotiations.
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Congress faces a March 1 deadline to fund several departments. Johnson is optimistic but shutdown possible.
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Conservative House members have broken with party, blocking procedural votes over spending differences.
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Roy pushed for a stopgap through September, per last year's debt limit deal requiring cuts to domestic programs.