Republicans getting ready
Government shutdown looms
Congress is headed toward a government shutdown fight as the Oct. 1 deadline looms.
Republicans’ plan: House GOP leaders are preparing a “clean” short-term continuing resolution (CR) to extend funding, possibly with added money for security following the Charlie Kirk shooting. Trump has endorsed the strategy.
Democrats’ stance: They reject the idea of a “clean” CR, demanding action on Affordable Care Act subsidies and opposing Medicaid changes from Trump’s recent tax-and-spending law. Schumer and Jeffries accuse Republicans of politicizing the process and risking a shutdown.
Intraparty GOP tensions: Hard-line conservatives object to stopgaps that preserve Biden-era spending levels, warning against setting up another omnibus. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blasted CRs as undermining Trump’s policies.
Security funding wrinkle: The White House has asked for $58 million to boost protection for judges, executive officials, and possibly lawmakers; leaders are considering adding this to the CR.
High stakes: With lawmakers set to leave for Rosh Hashanah, time is short, and both parties are blaming each other for a likely standoff.
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Robert Reich says Dems should let time run out so that Govt has to shut down and then bargain to get concessions ...but, I'm thinking it may already be too late for that. I am a Canadian observing from a safe distance. I have a terrible feeling that Repugs don't care as they'll do what they want no matter what. After all TACO is already acting like a king {or despot or whatever}. He has SCOTUS on his side and Congress in his pocket. Unless Dems get organized and prepare for a political and legal fight he'll continue to declare constant state of "emergency". With his ICE thugs he'll keep on invading any Dem city, intimidate and terrify citizens, and jail or disappear any opposition. Result: THE END OF THE REPUBLIC OF AMERICA.
A one line caption from you will be appreciated and I know it will be spot on!
Interesting that Trumpolini is asking for funds for Protection of Judges.......but we know only certain judges.......like Supreme Court and right wing judges......