How an Imminent Government Shutdown Was Triggered by GOP Infighting | WSJ

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing opposition from members within the Republican Party over a short-term spending bill. McCarthy has had a tough time recently with the political battle over raising the debt-ceiling and is now facing a potential government shutdown if the bill cannot be agreed upon by House lawmakers.

WSJ’s Tim Hanrahan breaks down how this power struggle has led the U.S. to the brink of a government shutdown.

0:00 Potential government shutdown
0:47 State of play in the House
2:05 McCarthy’s struggles
2:52 What’s different this time?
3:39 What’s next?

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