"Congress Grapples with Impending Government Shutdown Deadline"

Lawmakers are set to announce a temporary funding bill to avert a government shutdown until March, with funding for various agencies set to expire soon. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure from ultraconservative House Republicans over the spending deal, but he is not backing out. If the temporary measure isn't passed before Friday at midnight, a government shutdown could lead to furloughs for federal employees and impact various government services.