House Republicans prioritize punishing Democrats over avoiding shutdown
House Republicans are facing a potential government shutdown as they struggle to pass a funding bill by Friday. The bill aims to fund federal agencies through September 30, increasing defense spending while cutting non-defense spending. Some far-right Republicans are focusing on punishing Democratic Rep. Al Green instead of addressing the shutdown. A resolution has been proposed to remove him from committee assignments after he criticized Trump during a recent speech. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring the funding bill to a vote this week, but its passage is uncertain. Trump is pressuring Republicans to support it, while some members, including Rep. Thomas Massie, have already expressed opposition.