GOP Eyes 2025 for Government Funding Resolution

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are considering extending the government funding deadline into early 2025, coinciding with the start of President-elect Donald Trump's second term. This move would allow Republicans, who are expected to control both the Senate and the House, more influence over federal spending. However, some Republicans prefer resolving the funding issue this year to avoid distractions during Trump's initial 100 days. The decision is complicated by the need for bipartisan agreement in the Senate, where Democrats currently hold sway.