McCarthy's Struggle to Unite Republicans and Avoid Government Shutdown

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces the challenge of maintaining unity within his caucus, which consists of both right-wing populists and moderate members. McCarthy has been trying to prevent a government shutdown while protecting his own position as Speaker. He announced a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden in an attempt to appease conservatives pushing for impeachment. However, this move did not deter Republicans, like Matt Gaetz, from threatening to oust McCarthy. McCarthy's razor-thin majority and the conflicting demands of different factions pose a significant challenge for him in navigating the impending government funding deadline and potential shutdown.