The House of Representatives went into recess on Thursday, likely preventing a bill to fund the federal government from passing before the end of the month deadline. House Republican leaders including Speaker McCarthy are struggling to unite their caucus around a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. Republicans want broad budget cuts and policy provisions like on border security, while Democrats support levels agreed last summer and money for Ukraine aid. Investors are concerned that a shutdown could reduce economic growth and undermine confidence in the U.S. government's functioning ability.