Summary
Speaker Mike Johnson is dealing with opposition from conservative members of his party over a government funding plan involving immigration enforcement and border security. The plan requires cooperation from both parties to avoid a government shutdown, with President Trump's encouragement for its passage.
Key Facts
- Speaker Mike Johnson is handling a disagreement from conservatives about a funding plan.
- The funding deal involves the Department of Homeland Security, with a focus on immigration issues like sanctuary cities.
- Conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus want stronger measures on immigration enforcement.
- The plan needs a procedural vote to move forward, which conservatives might oppose.
- President Trump is supporting efforts to pass the funding deal.
- If the rule doesn't pass, Speaker Johnson might need significant help from Democrats.
- A short government shutdown is possible if an agreement isn't reached.
- Johnson is not planning to call the House into weekend session due to attendance problems.
