The shutdown clock is ticking in Congress, after progress was largely stymied last week in both chambers amid conservative opposition.
And with less than two weeks to fund the government, finding a path forward will be critical in the days ahead.
The deal, brokered by House Freedom Caucus and Main Street Caucus Republicans, would cut spending on domestic agencies by some 8%, sparing the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs while implementing border policies backed by House Republicans earlier this year.
But not long after the deal was announced, a number of House conservatives pledged their opposition to the legislation and reiterated objections to any stopgap measure.
The White House has asked Congress for roughly $40 billion in funding for Ukraine, domestic disaster relief and border security.
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