House Speaker Mike Johnson had to scrap a planned vote on his government funding package as eight members voiced opposition, complicating efforts to prevent a government shutdown.
Donald Trump complicates Johnson's efforts by insisting that no funding bill should pass without addressing election security, alleging Democrats are attempting to manipulate voter registrations with illegal aliens.
Johnson acknowledged he lacked sufficient support for the funding bill, recognizing that with such a slim majority, any defections could lead to failure in passing the plan.
Despite pushing forward, Johnson mentioned, 'We're in the consensus-building business here in Congress,' indicating the collaborative challenges ahead for securing a funding agreement.
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