House Speaker Mike Johnson asserted that Republicans intend to keep the government funded ahead of the looming March 14 shutdown deadline, emphasizing the need for bipartisan support. He criticized Democrats for allegedly weaponizing funding against the Trump administration. In contrast, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Republicans of abandoning negotiations and emphasized Democrats' commitment to funding that safeguards entitlement programs. Additionally, he indicated that Democratic support would depend on protecting Social Security and Medicare, reiterating that Republicans seem poised to pursue a route that jeopardizes everyday Americans' welfare.
House Republicans are acting in 'good faith' to avoid a government shutdown and emphasize the need for bipartisan cooperation in funding the government.
While House Democrats claim to be committed to government funding, they criticize Republicans for abandoning negotiations and emphasize the necessity of protecting entitlement programs.
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