House Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy, faces the tough choice of either risking a government shutdown or alienating the hard-right flank of his party, which could lead to the loss of his speakership, as the House must pass a spending package to keep the federal government open before the end of the fiscal year on September 30th.
Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor warns that congressional Republicans pushing for a government shutdown are unlikely to achieve a victory similar to the one they sought in 2013, as there appears to be no clear "win" in sight for the party.
House Republicans are divided over government spending, with hard-right lawmakers refusing to compromise on conservative demands, leading to the postponement of crucial votes and increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown.
As the government faces a shutdown, Republican divisions are driving chaos in the Capitol and hindering the ability to address multiple challenges simultaneously.
Bands of far-right Republicans in the House and the Senate have caused chaos and brought the spending debate to a halt, creating the possibility of a government shutdown, as they refuse to compromise and demand their own spending cuts.
House Republicans' approach to government funding, which includes spending cuts and conservative policy priorities, has created a stark contrast with the Senate's bipartisan strategy, potentially leading to a damaging government shutdown.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries refers to House Republicans as being engaged in a "civil war," causing chaos, dysfunction, and extremism, which is hindering the ability to solve problems and potentially leading to a government shutdown.
House Republicans are in the midst of a major internal revolt over the latest spending plan, with more than a dozen Republicans, including members of the Freedom Caucus, openly opposing the plan and threatening to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy if he relies on Democratic votes to avoid a government shutdown.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warns fellow Republicans to avoid brinksmanship that could lead to a government shutdown, stating that shutdowns are always a political "loser" for Republicans.
House GOP members, including Rep. Nancy Mace, express frustration over broken promises and lack of compromise, potentially leading to a government shutdown.
The Republican Party's infighting and dysfunction in the US House of Representatives is risking a government shutdown and handing victories to the Chinese Communist Party, while also putting national security and funding for federal workers at risk.
Senate Republican leaders, including Mitch McConnell, are growing increasingly concerned that Speaker Kevin McCarthy's inability to pass spending legislation may lead to a government shutdown and have warned that shutdowns are politically detrimental for Republicans.
House Republicans are working to find a plan that will keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown, but face opposition from conservative lawmakers who want deeper spending cuts attached to the proposed legislation.
House Republicans are struggling to pass spending bills and find a solution to avoid a government shutdown, leading to potential infighting and a no confidence vote in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's leadership.
With just over a week until Congress hits their deadline, the possibility of a government shutdown grows as House Republicans remain divided on spending negotiations.
Congress faces the risk of a government shutdown as Republican infighting and dysfunction threaten to derail funding, highlighting the long-running chaos and dysfunction in American politics.
Hard-right Republicans are pushing for a disruptive federal shutdown as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's latest funding plan fails, leaving no endgame in sight and resulting in the White House telling federal agencies to prepare for a shutdown.
House Republicans are expressing their reluctance to govern, hoping for a government shutdown and prioritizing personal image over the well-being of the country.
House Republicans are working on a plan to move long-term spending bills through the chamber, but it is uncertain if they will gather enough support to avoid a government shutdown.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is attempting to advance spending cuts that are unlikely to become law, potentially leading to a partial government shutdown, as some members of the party threaten to depose House Speaker Kevin McCarthy if he does not support steeper cuts.
Lawmakers are facing a tight deadline to reach an agreement on a budget resolution to avoid a government shutdown as spending laws are set to expire on September 30. House Republicans, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, are struggling to unite the GOP caucus and secure enough votes for a deal, while Democratic support would come with political consequences. Failure to reach an agreement would result in paused paychecks for federal employees and disruption of government services.
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed the tactics of far-right House Republicans, who prefer a government shutdown rather than compromise with the Democratic-led Senate and White House, further complicating House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempts to avoid a funding lapse.
President Biden criticized House Republicans for potentially causing a government shutdown, stating that they should not be elected if they fail to fund the government.
The House and Senate are holding crucial votes to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the week, with disagreements between lawmakers over spending bills causing a divide, particularly among House Republicans.
House Republicans advance four full-year spending bills but fail to prevent a government shutdown as a continuing resolution will be needed to keep the lights on in Washington beyond the September 30 deadline.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a small group of hard-right Republicans are leading the country towards a government shutdown, which conservative commentator Charlie Sykes refers to as a "Seinfeld shutdown" because it is essentially about nothing and there is no endgame in sight.
Republicans pushing for a federal government shutdown are facing criticism from party moderates and risking the loss of key services and financial impact, but are driven by hard-right Republicans who oppose any measures supported by President Biden.
House Republicans reject a bipartisan Senate plan to fund the government and a government shutdown appears increasingly likely as the two chambers work against one another to reach an agreement on a short-term spending bill.
The top Republicans in the House and Senate are at odds over how to avoid a government shutdown, with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell blaming the Republican-led House and emphasizing the importance of keeping the government open to address critical issues.
Some House Republicans are causing a situation that undermines the government's ability to govern, leading to frustration and the need for a continuing resolution to fund the government while negotiating spending cuts and other changes.
House Republicans are facing criticism and frustration from their own party members, including Speaker Paul Ryan, for their role in the potential government shutdown, with some accusing certain right-wing conservatives, like Matt Gaetz, of being "stuck on stupid."
House Republicans are facing deep divisions and infighting as they struggle to coalesce around a plan to avert a shutdown, with tensions boiling over between Rep. Matt Gaetz and Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a closed-door meeting.
House Republicans are relying on a strategy of making the government shutdown about border security in order to rally Republicans and pressure holdouts to fall in line, while targeting a politically vulnerable issue for the White House.
As hard-right Republicans push for a government shutdown, GOP members like Rep. Mike Lawler are working to prevent backlash from voters in their swing districts won by President Biden.
Republican infighting in the House leads to the failure of a GOP bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown, as 21 hardliners joined Democrats in opposing the legislation.
Republican infighting over budget legislation has increased the risk of a government shutdown in the US, potentially leading to thousands of federal workers without pay and negatively impacting the economy, including a reduction in GDP growth and a potential credit rating downgrade.
Washington, DC faces the possibility of a government shutdown as House Republicans vote down a measure to fund the government, potentially leading to the suspension of services and pay for federal employees.
House Republicans are frustrated and without a clear plan to avert a government shutdown as the deadline for funding runs out today, with no agreement in sight.
Congress faces a looming government shutdown as House Republicans struggle to find a solution after conservatives rejected a proposed short-term funding measure.
House Republicans are in a funding standoff that may lead to a government shutdown, with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy proposing a stopgap funding bill and facing threats from within his own party.
House Republicans, led by figures like Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene, are causing turmoil within the party by pushing extreme policies and obstructing the continuation of American aid to Ukraine, despite it being a bipartisan priority, with Donald Trump endorsing Jim Jordan for House Speaker, further complicating the situation.
House Republicans are facing a leadership crisis and are unable to pass legislation to fund the government, potentially leading to a shutdown, due to the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are under pressure from the ongoing war in the Middle East and the possibility of another government shutdown as they work to select a successor to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan emerging as the main candidates.
House Republicans are consumed with personal grievances and political infighting, which has caused Congress to become dysfunctional and unable to address critical issues, such as international crises and a potential government shutdown.
House Republicans are embroiled in petty infighting as they seek a new leader, with tensions spilling over on social media and even on the House floor, leaving the drama unlikely to subside anytime soon.
The House passed a Republican energy spending plan that would cut renewable energy and climate-friendly programs, although it is unlikely to become law as the White House has threatened to veto it; Speaker Mike Johnson aims to complete the remaining appropriations bills and prevent a shutdown with a short-term funding measure.
