What options do House Republicans have to avoid a government shutdown?

Published February 27, 2024 11:32am ET



House Republicans are stuck between a rock and a hard place as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) weighs options that can help Congress avoid a government shutdown before Friday’s deadline and keep him from facing the wrath of his party.

Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), along with Senate leaders and President Joe Biden, are set to meet on Tuesday morning to discuss keeping the government open beyond March 1, when four appropriations bills are set to expire.

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