McConnell floats short-term funding extension as shutdown deadline nears

Published January 9, 2024 5:17pm ET



Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) called for a short-term funding extension on Tuesday as Washington stares down a Jan. 19 deadline to fund the government.

The statement puts McConnell, the Senate’s top Republican, in conflict with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who swore off short-term funding measures, known as continuing resolutions, in November.

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