Caitlin Owens: “A government shutdown is looking more likely as hardliners in both parties dig in, meaning Congress may not have the votes to pass a spending bill by the end of the week. But again, it’s only Wednesday, and there’s going to be strong pressure to not let federal funding lapse.” “Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are saying they won’t back the bill, meaning Republican leaders will need help from Democrats who say they won’t offer it.