GOP Infighting Stalls Deal to End US Government Shutdown

Efforts to end the U.S. government shutdown are facing headwinds due to internal divisions within the Republican Party. The shutdown, triggered by a failure to pass a budget, has disrupted public life, causing the temporary closure of numerous government agencies, suspension of government employee pay, and reduced government services. FOX News reported on November 10th that a member of the Freedom Caucus has expressed support for the Senate-approved deal to end the shutdown. The Freedom Caucus, a group of staunchly conservative Republicans, holds significant sway over the fate of the shutdown agreement. According to FOX News, while the lawmaker agrees with ending the shutdown itself, disagreements over specific details are expected to complicate the final agreement. The precise nature of these disagreements remains unclear, but they are believed to relate to the size of government spending cuts. Hardline Republicans have been strongly advocating for government spending cuts, leading to difficulties in reaching a budget agreement. They argue that the government needs to be downsized to reduce the national debt and have maintained a hardline stance in negotiations with Democrats. The shutdown has threatened to be prolonged due to their demands and differences with the Democrats. Former President Donald Trump, concerned about the negative impact of a prolonged shutdown on the U.S. economy, has reportedly urged Republican and Democratic leaders to reach a swift agreement. Trump's intervention has positively influenced the shutdown negotiations, but internal Republican opposition remains a challenge. Some Republicans are criticizing the current agreement for failing to adequately reflect government spending cut targets. They suggest they may oppose final approval because the deal doesn't include sufficient spending reductions. Resistance from Freedom Caucus members, in particular, could be a major obstacle to the agreement's passage. Some Republicans are strongly opposing the deal and warning of a potential government shutdown recurrence.

These hardliners are adamant that they will not accept any agreement without government spending cuts and are expected to take an even tougher stance in future budget negotiations. Concerns are growing that a renewed shutdown could severely damage the U.S. economy. The internal Republican conflict raises the prospect of renewed turmoil in the U.S. political sphere. A resumed shutdown is feared to have negative repercussions not only for the U.S. economy but also for the international community. In particular, a decline in U.S. credibility could create instability in international financial markets. Congress must swiftly pass a budget to prevent a renewed shutdown, but significant differences of opinion within the Republican Party are expected to complicate the final agreement. Concerns are being raised that continued political instability could negatively impact the economic recovery. Economic experts warn that political uncertainty could dampen investment sentiment and lead to reduced consumer spending. In connection with this report, FOX News has stated that "This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed," prohibiting unauthorized use of the content. This measure is intended to protect the broadcaster's copyright and prevent the indiscriminate spread of information. The U.S. government has stated that it will work to prevent a recurrence of the shutdown and plans to finalize the budget as soon as possible through cooperation with Congress. However, overcoming strong Republican opposition and differences with Democrats is expected to be difficult. It is time for the U.S. political establishment to seek bipartisan cooperation to break the cycle of shutdowns. Congress is currently engaged in budget negotiations, and Republicans and Democrats are working to narrow their differences. The outcome of the negotiations is expected to determine whether a renewed shutdown will occur.