House GOP's Secret Two-Step Plan to Avoid Government Shutdown

House Republicans are pursuing a two-step plan to fund the government, with the first bill extending funding until January 19 and the second bill extending funding until February 2. The plan does not include deep spending cuts but maintains funding at current levels. While some Republican hardliners support the approach, it has been dismissed by many senators as complicated. Democrats have signaled openness to the plan, while the White House criticized it as causing more Republican chaos and shutdowns. If a spending plan is not passed by next Friday, government operations will be affected.