Fiscal disaster scenario during shutdown sends GOP scrambling for new spending plan

As the deadline for their current funding measure approaches on November 21, House and Senate Republicans are in a scramble to devise a new spending plan. The looming threat of a fiscal disaster during a government shutdown has intensified discussions, especially with Democrats holding the situation in limbo. This matters because it highlights the ongoing struggles within Congress to reach a consensus on budgetary issues, which could have significant implications for government operations and public services.