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Speaker Johnson faces tough choices as partial government shutdown drags and debate over ICE deepens
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to pass a federal funding package and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown.
The Senate voted to separate funding for DHS after reaching a White House deal.
Multiple outlets reported that the White House is working with Senate Democrats to avoid a prolonged shutdown.
House leaders are aiming to expedite consideration of the Senate's deal to fund the government as a shutdown looms after midnight.
The government will shut down this weekend, but the House is expected to reopen it quickly next week.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is back in Washington this week with a tough ask for his fellow Republicans: accept a funding deal that Democrats pushed for or risk another painful, prolonged government shutdown.
Another government shutdown began over the weekend, as pressure shifts to the House to get a partial funding measure across the finish line. The House will return to Washington on Monday, when GOP