House Speaker McCarthy faces a pivotal decision with just six days left before a government shutdown looms.

McCarthy must choose between risking a shutdown to maintain his position or working with Democrats against Republican hardliners.

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In an effort to gain favor with detractors, McCarthy allows voting on appropriations bills, though they face certain rejection in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

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Time is running out, and Republicans haven't unified around a short-term funding solution.

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McCarthy has attempted to unite his conference to strengthen their position in spending talks with the Senate.

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He emphasizes that a government shutdown won't enhance Republican negotiating power.

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However, a right-wing faction prefers a shutdown over cooperation with Democrats, while former President Trump adds pressure to defund the Department of Justice.

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McCarthy faces a dilemma if the Senate passes its short-term spending bill, needing to decide whether to put it on the floor, ignore it, or amend it.

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McCarthy has refrained from committing to putting a Senate-passed bill on the floor, wary of potential backlash.

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He encourages House Republicans to support a short-term spending bill including funds for border security to establish a negotiating position with the Senate.

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