House Republicans are increasingly leaning towards a clean continuing resolution (CR) to avert a government shutdown, pushing the deadline to after Election Day. Speaker Mike Johnson canceled a planned vote on a conservative funding bill due to insufficient GOP support, prompting some members to advocate for a bipartisan stopgap instead. Former President Trump has complicated matters by urging Republicans to reject any short-term funding that lacks guarantees on election security. Meanwhile, the White House has criticized a GOP proposal that includes immigration provisions, arguing it fails to provide necessary resources for defense and veterans. With the shutdown deadline approaching on September 30, House Republicans face pressure to find common ground to avoid a lengthy standoff. The dynamic between both parties is tense as they prepare for the upcoming elections, with differing strategies influencing the funding negotiations.