In a rare move, House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a two-part government spending bill on Saturday, which has ignited opposition from both House Republicans and the Biden administration. The proposal aims to fund certain agencies through one date and others through another, but it has been criticized for its potential to lead to more chaos and shutdowns.

White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, expressed her disapproval of the plan, stating, "This proposal is just a recipe for more Republican chaos and more shutdowns-full stop." The federal government is now on the verge of running out of funds by the end of Friday unless a new deal is reached.

Johnson's temporary spending plan would extend funding until Jan. 19 for veterans programs, transportation, housing, agriculture, and energy. However, funding for other crucial agencies, including the Defense Department and the State Department, would only be extended until Feb. 2.

The proposal raised concerns as it overlooks funding requested by the Biden administration for key areas such as Israel, Ukraine, and the U.S.-Mexico border. Johnson believes his two-step continuing resolution is necessary to position House Republicans effectively to fight for conservative victories and put an end to the tradition of massive spending bills introduced just before the Christmas recess.

However, Johnson's plan faces significant challenges in Congress. With a narrow majority, House Republicans are divided, and several hardline members, including Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, have already expressed opposition to the proposal. Roy criticized the proposal on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, equating it to "Pelosi level spending & policies for 75 days - for future 'promises'."

Moreover, given the Democrat-controlled Senate, the likelihood of the proposal passing remains slim. White House officials have informed NPR that the Office of Management and Budget has already started issuing warnings to federal agencies in preparation for a potential government shutdown.

The budget dispute comes shortly after Johnson assumed the role of House Speaker for the GOP, following the ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This battle for the budget reflects the intense partisan divide in Congress, with both parties seeking to assert their priorities in government spending.

As the deadline approaches, negotiations and discussions will continue in an effort to reach a resolution and prevent a government shutdown. The outcome remains uncertain, with both sides holding steadfast to their positions.