Days from partial government shutdown deadline, here's where things stand (1 Viewer)

[FOX News]

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is gearing up for a vote on Tuesday on a bill, which, if approved, will avert a partial government shutdown during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's term.

Given the lack of support from Democrats, Johnson is betting Republicans can muscle through largely by themselves on the 99-page piece of legislation that would keep federal agencies funded until Sept. 30.

Congress must act to avoid a partial government shutdown by Friday, March 14. Despite dozens of conservative defections on continuing...

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