GOP Split Deepens as Shutdown Fears Rise

The divide between Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy deepens as McCarthy rejects the bipartisan bill to keep the government open, prompting fears of a government shutdown. McCarthy is pushing for significant changes to the bill, including funding for border security and aid to Ukraine, while McConnell has already negotiated a stopgap bill with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The split reflects broader disagreements over tactics and priorities within the Republican Party, with some Senate Republicans and Democrats concerned that McCarthy's plan has no chance of passing and could lead to a damaging impasse.