"Congressional Strategies and Lessons Learned: Navigating Government Shutdowns for National Security"

House Democrats believe that a government shutdown is inevitable, and the only question is how long it will last. While Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been in contact with Kevin McCarthy, there has been no meaningful work towards a solution. Democrats are strategizing on what a bipartisan deal might look like, with the understanding that it will likely resemble what Republicans previously agreed to. The White House is pressuring McCarthy to stick to the spending deal he made with Biden, and Democrats are vocal about their disgust that the deal was breached. Both Democrats and the White House are working to ensure that Republicans bear the blame for the shutdown. There is also speculation about the possibility of removing McCarthy as speaker if he cuts a deal with Democrats, but such a deal remains unlikely.