Shutdown Standoff and Shifting Power Dynamics

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Washington is bracing for a government shutdown as partisan roles reverse and the battle over executive authority intensifies. The House has already passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through Nov. 21, but negotiations remain stalled. President Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders, though a breakthrough appears unlikely.

This shutdown fight reflects a fundamental shift: Republicans are now pushing for a “clean” CR, while Democrats are tying funding to healthcare subsidies. At the same time, the Supreme Court’s recent 6-3 ruling granting the Administration broad power to withhold appropriated funds has reshaped the balance between Congress and the executive branch.

On Capitol Hill:

• The Senate faces key votes on the CR and the nomination of Michael Waltz as U.S. Representative to the UN General Assembly.
• Work continues on the FY 2026 NDAA, while committees take up digital asset taxation and labor-related nominees.
• In the House, leadership remains at odds, with Republicans holding firm that their work is done and Democrats gathering in Washington to highlight their willingness to stay engaged.

With government funding set to expire tomorrow night, agencies are preparing shutdown protocols, and uncertainty looms over how long a closure might last.

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