MNI POLITICAL RISK - House GOP Meets To Discuss Govt Shutdown

Executive Summary:

• The House Republican conference will meet today to discuss pathways to prevent a government shutdown – set to take place on November 18, unless Congress legislates a Continuing Resolution to temporarily fund government agencies.
• Reports from Capitol Hill indicate that Senate Republicans could be willing to vote down any Ukraine aid that doesn’t come with a border security bill attached. A hardline threat which may not be credible considering Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) public advocacy for Ukraine funding.
• CIA Director Bill Burns is the latest high-ranking US official to head to the Middle East to press for the 'humanitarian pauses,' the release of hostages, and to prevent an escalation of the war between Israel and Gaza.
• Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has approached Beijing in a bid to set up a meeting with his “still-unnamed” Chinese counterpart.
• Five Republican candidates will travel to Miami, Florida tomorrow to participate in the third GOP presidential debate.
• Poll of the Day: A new survey has shown the extent of the disconnect between President Biden’s message on jobs and voter concerns over inflation.

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