In a tense showdown on Capitol Hill, Vice President J.D. Vance warned that a U.S. federal government shutdown is increasingly likely, while House Speaker Mike Johnson pressed for extended negotiations with President Trump. The standoff comes as funding expires October 1, and agencies brace for possible furloughs and interruptions. Vance, bluntly blaming Democrats, asserted today: “I think we’re headed to a shutdown.” Speaker Johnson, meanwhile, called for more time, warning that rushing to pass legislation without consensus would be worse than missing the deadline.
Beyond the domestic drama, Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, unveiling a new Israel-Gaza peace plan that Netanyahu has backed — even as critics question its substance. The meeting adds geopolitical weight to an already volatile political moment.
As the hours tick down, congressional leaders and the White House continue to spar over whether to pass a “clean” continuing resolution (without policy riders) or insist on broader spending and health provisions. The stakes are high — if the impasse persists, parts of the U.S. government could begin shutting down within hours.
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