House Speaker McCarthy Vows to Avoid Shutdown, Criticizes Senate Measure

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized a short-term Senate government funding bill, expressing concerns that it does not address border security. McCarthy highlighted the declaration of a state of emergency by the governor of Massachusetts and increased spending by New York City on shelter for migrants as evidence of the bill's shortcomings. Lawmakers are racing to reach an agreement on a government funding plan before the weekend deadline to avoid a shutdown. McCarthy also mentioned challenges from within his own party, but expressed hope that a deal will be reached.