As the threat of a government shutdown approaches, Speaker Mike Johnson is grappling with a fractured Republican conference and a series of contentious spending proposals. Despite internal dissent and opposition from Democrats, Johnson is determined to push forward with a vote on a funding plan linked to a proof of citizenship mandate for new voters. Meanwhile, tensions are rising within the GOP, with various factions at odds over the funding fight, and blame being directed at party leadership following recent bill failures. Lawmakers are also weighing alternative measures, such as the SAVE Act, as they seek to avert a shutdown. Both Republican and Democratic leaders continue to hold press conferences, emphasizing the urgency of reaching a stopgap funding deal amidst the ongoing political turmoil.