Ah, the delightful dance of U.S. government funding. So, House Speaker Mike Johnson is waving his magic wand, trying to pass a stopgap funding bill. If this enchanting two-step “ladder” resolution doesn’t pass, the government might throw a tantrum and shut down by the week’s end. It’s a thrilling plotline, isn’t it? But, alas, not everyone’s enchanted.

The bill’s missing budget cuts and aid for Israel, stirring dissent among GOP lawmakers. Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz thinks it’s a creation of the “irresponsible” conservative House Freedom Caucus. Meanwhile, Rep. Chip Roy believes voting for it means more debt and funding tyranny. White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre, with a touch of drama, calls it a “recipe for more Republican chaos and more shutdowns—full stop.” But fear not, Johnson says this resolution puts House Republicans in the best position to fight for conservative victories. What a cliffhanger! Will the bill pass and save the day, or will we face another government shutdown saga? Stay tuned.