Congress Shutdown Showdown: Speaker Johnson's Leadership Put to the Test
2024-12-21
The Associated Press
The latest government shutdown saga has exposed deepening fault lines within Congress, posing a significant challenge to Speaker Johnson's grip on power. As the new session of Congress gets underway, lawmakers are bracing for further turmoil, with the threat of another shutdown looming. The midnight passage of the shutdown package has highlighted the intense partisan divisions and raised questions about Johnson's ability to maintain control. With the stakes higher than ever, the speaker must navigate treacherous political waters to avoid another shutdown, amid growing concerns over government funding and budget negotiations. Key issues like border security and spending cuts are set to dominate the agenda.