The White House is preparing for a potential government shutdown as House Republicans failed to come up with a funding plan. Speaker Kevin McCarthy must convince his rebellious hard-right flank to agree on a temporary funding measure before the end of the month to avoid closures. However, the House will not reconvene until Tuesday, leaving only five days to resolve the standoff. This situation puts a range of activities at risk, including pay for military and law enforcement personnel, food safety programs, air travel, and passport processing. It could also have a negative impact on the US economy.
McCarthy, R-Calif., expressed hope that the House can pass the necessary bills on Tuesday to avert a shutdown. He believes that shutting down the government puts them in a weaker position. However, a hard-right faction within his House majority has taken control. This standoff with House Republicans has been driven by extreme spending cut demands from conservatives aligned with Donald Trump. The Biden administration’s Office of Management and Budget is advising federal agencies to update their shutdown plans, indicating that furloughed employees could be notified next week. McCarthy’s ability to lead the chamber has been severely hindered by this internal divide.
The start of the new fiscal year on October 1 with no funding in place has intensified the pressure on McCarthy to appease the hard-right conservatives in his caucus. These conservatives aim to dismantle the budget deal reached by the speaker and President Biden earlier this year.
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