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Congressional Dysfunction Harms National Security as Republicans Risk Shutdown Over Internal Divisions

  • Republicans in Congress are deeply divided and risk shutting down the government over internal conflicts. Their dysfunction harms national security and the economy.

  • Today's congressional antics echo a long history of outrageous behavior, like caning, gun threats, and brawls on the floor.

  • Republicans distract from governing failures by attacking Biden and Garland over ongoing probes. They delay approving military leaders.

  • Voter disillusionment with perpetual congressional dysfunction is understandable given the ridiculous spectacle.

  • If we take responsibility, we can move past the Republican cartoon villains and get things done. The choice is ours.

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There is a significant chance of a government shutdown as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are divided on reaching a resolution, with Senator Ted Cruz suggesting that President Biden and Senator Schumer may want a shutdown for political gain.
### Summary The impending government shutdown due to a funding dispute between hard-right lawmakers in the House and Democrats could affect various government functions and services, causing delays and closures in areas such as air travel, national parks, and food safety inspections.
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to face a political battle over spending cuts and impeachment, which could lead to a government shutdown as Congress struggles to reach an agreement on funding bills.
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.
Lawmakers in Congress are facing a potential government shutdown at the end of the month, with the possibility of a shutdown becoming increasingly inevitable due to the lack of progress in negotiations and disputes between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, hardliners in his party, and the US Senate.
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.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warns that government shutdowns are a political liability for the Republican Party and supports Speaker McCarthy's efforts to avoid 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.
The White House warns that a government shutdown at the end of the month could have damaging consequences for the economy, national security, and the American public.
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.
Former President Donald Trump has urged congressional Republicans to let the government shut down in an attempt to undermine the criminal proceedings against him, although a shutdown would not impede his ongoing indictments.
The US government faces a potential shutdown if Congress fails to agree on funding past September 30, which would be the first shutdown since December 2018 and could result in a longer standoff between parties.
Millions of federal employees and military personnel face the prospect of a government shutdown, which would result in financial hardships for American families, disruptions in services, and potential harm to the economy.
The federal government is likely to face a shutdown that will affect various services, disrupt workers' pay, and create political turmoil as Republicans demand deep spending cuts.
A potential government shutdown in Washington could have far-reaching consequences, causing financial losses for millions of people, disrupting medical research and food access, delaying regulatory efforts, and hampering the Biden administration's agenda on energy, climate, and infrastructure.
President Biden warns of the potential consequences of a government shutdown, urging Republicans in Congress to take action to prevent it.
The federal government is on the verge of a shutdown, with potential consequences for various areas of governance.
A potential government shutdown looms as Congress struggles to pass a funding bill by Saturday night, which could result in federal workers going without pay and essential services continuing while non-essential services halt.
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.
If Congress fails to act, a potential government shutdown this weekend could harm the U.S. credit rating, according to Moody's. The agency highlighted the U.S.'s weak fiscal planning and dysfunctional budgeting process as factors that may negatively impact its credit rating.
The U.S. is on the verge of a government shutdown as Congress debates spending levels and aid to Ukraine, which could potentially affect government operations and federal workers' paychecks.
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.
Unless Congress acts soon, the federal government is at risk of shutting down again, leaving millions of federal workers without pay, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his caucus clash over maintaining government operations or implementing drastic spending cuts demanded by conservatives.
A government shutdown is increasingly likely as hard-line Republicans oppose a bipartisan bill to fund the government.
Congress is facing challenges in funding the government and avoiding a shutdown due to divergent spending plans and parliamentary mechanics.
The chances of a government shutdown are almost 90%, according to the President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Maya MacGuineas, who argues that Congress is running out of time to pass a funding bill.
Congress averted a government shutdown by agreeing to 45 days of funding, with Democrats attempting to shut down the government over their desire for increases in Ukraine war funding, while Republicans opposed such funding.