Posted 2/21/2024, 10:02:00 PM
Freedom Caucus Presses Speaker on Conservative Priorities in Funding Talks
- Freedom Caucus pushes Speaker Johnson for full-year CR if no policy concessions
- Seeks update on spending talks with Democrats ahead of March 1 shutdown deadline
- Wants lower spending levels and various conservative policy riders related to abortion, border security, etc.
- Warns automatic budget cuts could kick in April if no funding deal
- Comes as Congress may need another short-term funding patch to avoid shutdown