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Amid negotiations to resolve the budget impasse that has
paralyzed several federal agencies, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson expressed
his willingness to support changes to immigration policy that have bipartisan
support.
The Republican lawmaker from Louisiana indicated that there
are points of agreement with Democrats on border control and immigration
regulation, which could facilitate building a broader agreement to break the
legislative deadlock. His statements reflect an attempt to reduce tensions and
move toward shared solutions in a Congress marked by partisan divisions.
Johnson also announced that the first formal step to address
the government shutdown would be taken today, Monday. According to the planned
schedule, the House will begin a series of procedural votes this afternoon, serving
as a prelude to discussing and eventually passing the legislation necessary to
restore federal funding.
These actions come amid mounting pressure, as the government
shutdown has disrupted public services and created uncertainty among both
federal workers and the public that depends on these operations. Legislative
leadership is seeking to expedite the process to prevent the shutdown from
dragging on.
With this move, Johnson is attempting to balance the demands
of his party with the need to reach a minimum consensus with the opposition,
aiming for pragmatic agreements that will allow the government to resume
operations and advance an immigration agenda that garners bipartisan support.