Government Shutdown and Border Security
Rep. Nancy Mace discusses the importance of America's southern border as a government shutdown looms. Speaker Mike Johnson pushed a short-term federal funding bill that was passed by the House to avoid a shutdown. The bill extends funding levels to March 8 and March 22, with more Democrats than Republicans supporting it.
Key Points
- CR extends funding levels to March deadlines
- More Democrats than Republicans supported the bill
- Government shutdown remains a politically perilous outcome
Pros
- Short-term federal funding bill passed to avoid shutdown
- Bipartisan support for the bill
- Extension of funding levels to March deadlines
Cons
- Risk of government shutdown remains a possibility
- Political division within the House GOP
- Pressure from GOP rebels to allow for a shutdown