"GOP Infighting and House Speaker's Concerns: Insights from the Narrowly Averted Government Shutdown"
The GOP is facing internal struggles as different factions within the party clash over legislative compromises and government funding. While Senate Republicans have shown a willingness to engage in bipartisan cooperation, the House GOP has struggled to pass a budget for 2024 and keep the government running, with some members effectively voting to force a government shutdown. The party's internal divisions reflect a split between more moderate and extreme elements, with some members prioritizing ideological purity and performative politics over pragmatic governance.