With just 12 days left before a potential government shutdown, Congress has yet to begin negotiations on a short-term funding bill. The House GOP attempted to pass a six-month continuing resolution that included a voter ID law but failed with a 202-220 vote, following calls from Donald Trump to use a shutdown as leverage for the legislation. Speaker Mike Johnson expressed the urgency of the situation, highlighting the limited time left before Congress breaks for six weeks. He criticized the Senate for its slow progress on appropriations, although the Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced several funding bills. If an agreement is not reached, a funding lapse could occur starting October 1. Johnson's comments underscore the precarious position of Congress as it navigates this funding crisis, with mounting pressures from both party leaders and constituents.