The Republicans' Congressional Mess Just Got Even Worse - New York Magazine
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Republicans can't agree on spending cuts, defense dollars, or a shutdown deadline — and the 2026 midterms are making every compromise harder to reach.
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Theory Briefing
- Budget reconciliation talks are stalling as senators like Ron Johnson and Lindsey Graham clash over defense spending levels.
- The Save America Act is caught in a crossfire of competing Republican priorities, with no clear path to passage.
- A potential government shutdown looms as internal GOP disagreements prevent a unified legislative strategy.
- The 2026 midterms are sharpening every faction's incentive to hold firm rather than deal, deepening the gridlock.