Lawmakers are facing challenges in 2024 due to the upcoming elections and the need to address domestic and international crises.
The balance of power in Congress is at stake, with key races influencing decision-making.
Pressing issues include government shutdown deadlines, border security, and aid for Ukraine and Israel. (Trending: Transgender Actor ‘Purposefully Misgendered’ By Airline Employee)
Partisan disputes are expected to intensify as the election nears.
Negotiations on border security and aid are ongoing, but reaching a consensus is difficult.
“As negotiators work through remaining issues, it is our hope that their efforts will allow the Senate to take swift action on the national security supplemental early in the new year,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stated.
Additionally, Congress will face two government shutdown deadlines in January and February.
“A CR is simply unacceptable for a year. It’s devastating, particularly for defense, and we’ve got all of these wars going on, so we need to reach an agreement on the top line and get about getting an outcome as soon as possible,” McConnell said.
The House Speaker will confront leadership tests, including a narrow vote margin and a potential government funding fight.
The GOP-controlled House may pose challenges for passing a border security and foreign aid package.
Moreover, the GOP has formalized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, which could become a political liability for moderate Republican members in competitive districts.
“We’re not going to prejudge the outcome of this because we can’t,” Mike Johnson said. “It’s not a political calculation. We’re following the law, and we are the rule-of-law team, and I’m going to hold to that.”
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