"Congressional Leaders Reach Spending Deal Despite Conservative Revolt"
Conservative House members, led by the House Freedom Caucus, are rebelling against the bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown, arguing that the proposed funding level of $1.658 trillion is "worse than we thought." With federal funding set to expire soon, the House is facing a time crunch and potential challenges in passing spending bills, as some conservative lawmakers are pushing for deeper spending cuts. The deal, announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, is facing opposition from within the Republican party, with some members calling it a "total failure" and expressing concerns about border security and government spending.