US Congress passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown

The House battle over leadership conflict rages as Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-1) seeks to oust Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (CA-20). Does Congress have the votes from House Republicans and Democrats to force this move? This political showdown comes from some conservatives’ anger over McCarthy’s willingness to make deals with Democrats on the Continuing Resolution, such as the recent spending bill that almost led to a government shutdown. Is this in-House fighting good for our country just before a presidential election? On today’s show, the Sekulow team discusses the need for swift conflict resolution in the House, former President Donald Trump’s civil case trial in New York City, including puzzling antics from the judge, and the latest news with President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.

On September 30, 2023, Congress passed a stopgap bill to keep the government running for another 45 days.

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempt to pass legislation to prevent a government shutdown was thwarted by hard-line conservatives. The bill, which included...