Weekly Roundup: Shutdown Likely Because Of GOP Infighting
Sep 22, 2023
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Guests on this podcast include voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional correspondents Claudia Grisales and Deirdre Walsh, campaign correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñ. They discuss the government shutdown, Republican infighting, Trump's strategy on abortion, and the focus on reproductive rights in the 2024 election. Additionally, they share their TV obsessions and personal interests like Broadway concerts and a bear encounter at Disney World.
Infighting among House Republicans is likely to cause a government shutdown next week.
The current government shutdown has the potential to affect all federal agencies and departments, posing serious consequences for federal workers and the general public.
Deep dives
Likelihood of Government Shutdown
With the September 30th deadline approaching, the likelihood of a government shutdown is very high. Both the House and Senate are struggling to reach an agreement on funding bills, and there is a level of dysfunction that is hindering progress. While it is possible for things to change quickly in Congress, the current situation indicates that a shutdown is imminent.
Disagreements Holding Up Funding Bills
There are numerous disagreements among Republicans that are preventing the passage of funding bills. These disagreements range from top-line numbers to optional spending, such as providing aid to disaster-stricken areas and additional aid to Ukraine. Even proposed stopgap funding measures have failed to gain enough support. The divisions among Republicans in the House are causing significant delays and hindrances.
The Significance of the Potential Shutdown
This government shutdown is different from previous ones because Congress has failed to pass any funding bills, making it a potential shutdown of all federal agencies. The last shutdown in 2018 was only partial, affecting a smaller number of federal workers. This time, federal workers across different agencies and departments are at risk. The consequences of a shutdown could have serious real-world impacts on federal workers and the general public.
Congress has left town as House Republicans infighting appears doomed to shutdown the government next week. And both Donald Trump and President Biden appear to have turned their attention toward the general election race — even though the first primary vote has yet to be cast.
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, campaign correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.
The podcast is was produced by Casey Morell and Elena Moore. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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