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Wake up with the Washington Examiner: How the continuing resolution died and set up an unexpected shutdown fight

The article from the Washington Examiner discusses the unexpected developments leading to a potential government shutdown. Initially, there was an expectation that Congress would pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded temporarily. However, this plan fell apart due to internal disagreements within the Republican party, particularly from the House Freedom Caucus, who opposed the CR unless it included significant spending cuts and policy changes. This opposition was rooted in broader ideological battles over government spending and policy priorities. The failure to pass the CR has set the stage for a contentious fight over government funding, with implications for both domestic and international policy, as the deadline to fund the government approaches. The situation has highlighted the deep divisions within the GOP and raised concerns about the stability of government operations, potentially leading to a shutdown if no agreement is reached.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-how-the-continuing-resolution-died-and-set-up-an-unexpected-shutdown-fight/ar-AA1w9USf ]