Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) didn’t rule out a full-year stopgap to keep the government funded through the end of the fiscal year, as lawmakers struggle to strike a bipartisan deal.

Pressed by reporters on the chances of a full-year stopgap, Johnson left the door open on Wednesday afternoon.

“We’re trying to negotiate in good faith, but Democrats have sent over counter offers that are just simply not acceptable, and they know that, and so we're looking at all options,” he said.

Reports emerged Wednesday afternoon that Johnson was pushing for a full-year funding stopgap, which could keep funding mostly at the levels hashed out in the........

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