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Numerous Republicans have expressed that raising the debt ceiling is not on the table at this moment, leaving at least 20 to 30 party members firmly opposed to the idea. The mood on Capitol Hill is charged with frustration, as many believe the risk of a government shutdown is growing imminent. House Speaker Johnson’s proposal, significantly influenced by Trump's priorities, has drawn sharp criticism. Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, have dismissed the new plan as unserious, voicing their contempt by describing it as "a joke" and accusing the extreme factions of the Republican party of pushing the nation towards a shutdown.