As the deadline to avoid a government shutdown approaches, President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are working to pass legislation to authorize further spending. Johnson is optimistic about passing a clean continuing resolution, which would fund the government until the end of September without additional funding cuts or partisan riders. However, negotiations have been complicated by Democratic demands for more input in executive branch decisions and concerns about the Musk-Trump administration’s policies.
Congress traditionally passes 12 bills to appropriate spending for federal agencies, but time constraints have forced a move towards a CR. If the bill is not passed before midnight Friday, much of the federal government will close, impacting federal employees and national parks. The cost of shutdowns can be significant, both financially and in terms of market volatility.
The actual CR text is expected to be released over the weekend, with a House vote expected on Tuesday. Trump has expressed support for the CR, emphasizing its potential for tax cuts and spending reductions. The Senate would then need to approve the measure, with the goal of delivering it to Trump by Saturday morning to avoid a government shutdown.
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