House Speaker Mike Johnson's pressure on House Democrats regarding government shutdown bill vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pressuring House Democrats ahead of a critical government shutdown bill vote by highlighting their past statements against government shutdowns. The bill proposed by GOP leaders would extend government funding through FY 2025, backed by President Trump. Democrats are condemning the bill for not including constraints on Trump's authority and cuts to essential programs.

House Republicans Concerned About Lack of Progress on FY 2025 Spending Talks

House Republicans are concerned about the lack of progress on spending talks for fiscal year 2025, with no topline funding numbers established yet. The possibility of a government shutdown looms if a deal is not reached by March 14.