House Republicans were unable to pass a bill to keep the government running, leading to a potential shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson struggled to unite his party, especially after Elon Musk and Donald Trump opposed a bipartisan plan. The failure of multiple plans, including Plan A and Plan B, has left the GOP without a clear path forward. Some Republicans, like Jim Jordan, expressed willingness to let the government shut down rather than compromise on issues like the national debt limit. The situation is further complicated by Trump's demand to suspend the debt limit for two years, which many Republicans oppose without spending cuts. Democrats, led by figures like Elizabeth Warren, criticized the Republicans for their inability to reach a consensus and accused Musk of wielding significant influence over the party's decisions. Warren highlighted the Republicans' internal conflicts and their reliance on Musk's and Trump's guidance, suggesting that the GOP is prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy over essential government funding. The Democrats argue that the Republicans are using the debt ceiling as a political tool, while some within the GOP are not afraid of a shutdown, believing it could force necessary negotiations.