As the threat of a government shutdown looms, Senate leaders, including Thune, call for a quick vote on a stopgap funding measure, while House GOP faces internal dissent and the challenge of incorporating security funding. Trump urges Republicans to pass a ‘clean’ funding bill and exclude Democrats from negotiations, inciting divisions within his party as some lawmakers express reluctance to support the proposed measures. The urgency escalates as Speaker Johnson highlights complexities in crafting a viable stopgap plan amid security funding requirements, prompting debates on potential strategies to avoid a shutdown.