Republicans are gearing up to introduce a short-term government funding bill that would extend operations until November 20, without the bipartisan consensus demanded by Democrats. The continuing resolution (CR) text is anticipated to be public as early as Monday morning, revealed by three Republican insiders. This maneuver sets the stage for a potential showdown as the September 30 deadline looms, risking a government shutdown.

House Republicans are pushing to have the CR debated on the floor within the week. Despite their efforts, the Senate is unlikely to vote before the upcoming recess for Rosh Hashanah, squeezing the timeline and heightening the urgency to prevent a shutdown.

A significant bottleneck in negotiations has been the addition of increased security funding for lawmakers following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Speaker Mike Johnson, in a recent interview with Fox, stated that “all options are on the table,” hinting at complex negotiations ahead. Additionally, Senator Lindsey Graham has been lobbying to attach a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill to the CR, contingent on President Donald Trump’s explicit support, which remains uncertain.

Democrats, on their part, are firm in their stance against any funding bill that skips bipartisan discussions. They are particularly insistent on including an extension of enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance premiums, set to expire by year’s end. Senate Republicans, recalling the events of March where they managed to pass a similar funding package with limited Democratic input, might be hoping for a repeat. However, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has been vocal about not compromising without the ACA credit extension, describing it as a deal-breaker.

Schumer’s spokesperson emphasized the gravity of the situation Sunday night, stating, “If Republicans follow Donald Trump’s orders to not even bother dealing with Democrats they will be single handedly putting our country on the path toward a shutdown.”

Amidst these tensions, some Senate Democrats hinted they might support a "clean" CR to allow more time for negotiations on the ACA subsidies, but the overall sentiment remains cautious. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) emphasized the speculative nature of the situation, opting to withhold comments until the official Republican proposal is unveiled.

Other Notable Developments This Week:

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is poised to lead a significant rules change to expedite the confirmation of executive branch nominees in batches, potentially confirming 48 nominees soon, including high-profile ambassadorships.

In the House, a series of votes is expected on legislation that could override certain laws enacted by the government of the District of Columbia, continuing the federal focus on the city following a month-long federal takeover of its police department.

Furthermore, the Senate is scheduled to confirm Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve just in time for the central bank's critical meeting, signaling a swift and strategic placement by the administration.

As Capitol Hill braces for a potentially tumultuous week, all eyes remain fixed on how these unfolding events will shape the political landscape and the immediate future of federal operations.