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Government Shutdown Looms as Bipartisan Trust Wavers

7/22/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is grappling with a looming government shutdown, having only passed two spending bills. As the Senate prioritizes the Military Construction-Veterans Affairs bill, the need for bipartisan cooperation grows urgent. However, lingering trust issues among Democrats, fueled by recent Republican actions, complicate the path forward, making a continuing resolution increasingly probable.

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Story summary

House Speaker Mike Johnson is grappling with a looming government shutdown, having only passed two spending bills. As the Senate prioritizes the Military Construction-Veterans Affairs bill, the need for bipartisan cooperation grows urgent. However, lingering trust issues among Democrats, fueled by recent Republican actions, complicate the path forward, making a continuing resolution increasingly probable.