McConnell's Warning: Government Shutdowns Spell Trouble for Republicans

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warns that government shutdowns have always been a political disadvantage for Republicans, as Congress faces a September 30 deadline to keep the government open. McConnell supports Speaker Kevin McCarthy's efforts to avoid a shutdown and hopes the House can pass a short-term funding bill. However, with opposition from hard-line conservatives and conservative policy provisions, the bill is unlikely to pass the Senate. A shutdown at the end of the month appears increasingly likely.