Congress Faces March 14 Deadline to Avert Government Shutdown

Lawmakers debate a stopgap funding bill as disagreements persist over defense spending and federal budget cuts.

The federal government risks a partial shutdown if Congress does not pass a funding measure by March 14.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a 'clean continuing resolution' to maintain current funding levels through the fiscal year.
Some Republicans oppose continuing resolutions, citing concerns over military readiness and wasteful spending.
Democrats are pushing for restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to prevent further federal spending cuts.
A long-term resolution requires bipartisan support in the Senate, where 60 votes are needed to overcome a filibuster.