Speaker Mike Johnson has pulled a planned House vote on a controversial short-term government funding bill due to significant opposition from both hardline conservatives and moderates within the Republican Party. The proposed legislation, which aimed to extend funding while introducing proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting, faced at least eight Republican defections, making its passage unlikely. Trump has further complicated the situation by demanding 'absolute assurances' on election security, putting pressure on Johnson to align with hardliners. Without bipartisan support, the bill is seen as 'dead on arrival' in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Johnson has indicated he may pivot to a 'clean' funding measure to avoid a government shutdown by the end of the month. The internal GOP divisions highlight the ongoing challenges that House leadership faces as they attempt to negotiate a viable path forward.