Impending Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Struggles to Find Funding Solution

The White House has instructed federal agencies to prepare for a government shutdown as House Republicans have failed to come up with a viable plan to fund the government and avoid disruptions to federal services. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing resistance from hard-right Republicans who are pushing for spending cuts beyond what was agreed upon in a previous deal. McCarthy is now attempting to pass multiple funding bills once the House reconvenes on Tuesday, but time is running out. The potential shutdown puts various activities at risk, including military pay, food safety programs, air travel, and passport processing, and could have a negative impact on the U.S. economy.