Sen. Dave McCormick: 'More likely than not' that we will have a government shutdown

Government Shutdown Negotiations - The government is facing a potential shutdown unless a deal is reached between House and Senate leaders and President Trump [1] - Democrats are perceived to be in a difficult position, threatening a shutdown while being inconsistent with their previous stance on maintaining a clean continuing resolution [2][4] - The disruption caused by a government shutdown is highlighted as detrimental to taxpayers, military, and the economy [3] Republican Stance - Republicans are largely united in their support for a clean continuing resolution to keep the government running [11] - There is skepticism regarding the Democrats' demands, which include a $1 trillion increase in spending and healthcare for illegal immigrants, making resolution unlikely [7][8] - Some Republicans express interest in healthcare support adjustments, but the timing is questioned given the impending shutdown [9][10] Legislative Context - The ongoing negotiations are framed as good faith efforts, with Republicans having previously supported continuing resolutions under the Biden administration [6][7] - The potential for a shutdown is seen as a result of extreme positions taken by Democrats, particularly by Senator Schumer [12] - The situation is compared to past shutdowns, with expectations that one side may eventually concede [5] TikTok Legislation - There is ongoing discussion regarding a deal related to TikTok, with concerns about the Chinese ownership of the algorithm [13][14] - Legislation has been passed to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from controlling the TikTok algorithm, which is viewed as a necessary step for American society [15]