As the September 30 deadline approaches, House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are grappling with a looming government shutdown after their funding bill was defeated in a recent vote. Johnson has publicly stated that he believes former President Trump understands the House GOP's inability to secure enough votes for the SAVE Act, which aimed to prevent the shutdown. Despite Trump's previous calls for brinkmanship, House Republicans are increasingly distancing themselves from these demands, with some members, like Iowa's Ashley Hinson, outright rejecting the push for a shutdown. The House is eyeing a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) to stave off the shutdown, but internal divisions and political statements continue to challenge leadership efforts. The situation remains fluid, with impacts anticipated to be swift if a resolution isn't reached by October 1.