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McCarthy Navigates Competing GOP Demands on Spending, Ukraine Aid, Impeachment Ahead of Funding Deadline

  • McCarthy faces competing demands from Republicans on government funding, aid for Ukraine, and potential Biden impeachment before Sept. 30 deadline.

  • Conservative members want spending cuts below budget deal with Biden, while Senate GOP opposes House partisan approach.

  • Some Republicans aligned with Trump want Biden impeachment inquiry and policies restricting FBI/Justice Dept.

  • Republicans divided on continuing Ukraine aid, with some wanting to end it despite McConnell's support.

  • Politically vulnerable Republicans don't want shutdown or impeachment, but may face pressure to back Freedom Caucus demands.

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