"Republican leaders are ready to call the Democrats' bluff, possibly as soon as this week, with a test vote before the end-of-the-month deadline to keep government running. GOP leaders said they could tee up a vote on a short-term spending bill that would keep the federal government fully operational when the new budget year begins Oct. 1. It would likely be a temporary patch, into mid-November."
"I want everyone within the sound of my voice to understand: Members of Congress are safe, Johnson, R-La., said Monday at the Capitol. They will be kept safe. They have security measures now at their residence and personally. We can always enhance and do more and do better. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the measure would include funds to boost security for lawmakers in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk."
A looming end-of-month deadline risks a federal government shutdown as Republican leaders prepare a short-term spending bill to keep agencies operating into mid-November. Republican leaders plan a possible test vote this week and propose adding funding to boost security for lawmakers. The administration has requested $58 million for U.S. Marshals and Supreme Court security, and the Senate is weighing separate proposals. Democrats are showing increased willingness to resist funding for administration policies, even if that means closing federal offices and services. Past shutdowns have been used as leverage over policy priorities.
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