Government Shutdown Avoidance Plan
President Trump is making calls to potential holdouts on a plan to avoid a government shutdown. House Republicans are working to pass a bill before the end of the week. Democrats are privately reprimanding members who jeered Trump during his speech to Congress. The bill is a rough extension of fiscal year 2024 funding levels known as a 'continuing resolution.'
Key Points
- Trump making calls to potential holdouts
- House and Senate must pass a bill before the end of the week
- Democrats reprimanding members who jeered Trump
- Bill is a continuing resolution of FY 2024 funding levels
Pros
- Efforts to avoid a government shutdown
- President Trump actively involved in the process
Cons
- House Republicans facing challenges in passing the bill
- Some members are undecided or opposed