US Government Shutdown Averted: What's Next?

US Government Shutdown Averted: What's Next?

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The video discusses the last-minute deal to avert a US government shutdown, which funds the government until November 17th. The deal maintains current spending levels and includes $16 billion in disaster aid but excludes additional Ukraine funding, a contentious issue among Republicans. President Biden supports the deal but urges separate Ukraine funding. Speaker McCarthy faces leadership challenges, with potential motions to vacate his position due to unmet conservative demands. Democrats may play a role in McCarthy's fate, depending on bipartisan cooperation.

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What did President Biden push Speaker McCarthy to do regarding Ukraine funding?

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Who is the Republican Congressman mentioned as a potential threat to Speaker McCarthy's position?

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