Lawmakers Near Deal on Homeland Security Funding Ahead of Friday Deadline, But Border Security Snags Remain
• Negotiators reaching agreement on Homeland Security funding, but still finalizing full spending deal • Broad agreement reached on elements of bills to fund various agencies, but text still being written • Tight timeline to pass bills before Friday deadline, could require weekend work • 43 House Freedom Caucus members calling to reject any deal without key border provisions • Previous funding deal passed with bipartisan support angered conservatives, posing challenge for Speaker Johnson