Government Shutdown Looms as House Votes on Funding Plan
The U.S. House is set to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's funding plan as a government shutdown deadline approaches, with key figures like Peltola supporting Democratic efforts to avert the shutdown, while Begich remains silent on his preferred option. However, House Republicans are facing turmoil, with reports of chaos and dissent within their ranks, leading to a 'doomed' funding plan scheduled for a vote. Johnson's strategy has left colleagues confused, as Senate Republicans express impatience and frustration. Amidst these challenges, Congress continues to search for a stopgap deal, with legislators weighing various proposals linked to voter citizenship proof, intensifying the political stakes surrounding the impending shutdown.