"Congress Nears Deal to Avert Government Shutdown, Extends Funding Deadlines"

The House is set to vote on a short-term spending bill to extend federal funding deadlines, preventing a government shutdown that would affect critical services and programs. The bill aims to buy more time for lawmakers to finalize annual spending bills, but faces opposition from far-right Republicans who want deeper spending cuts and conservative policy provisions. House Speaker Mike Johnson must navigate delicate negotiations and court support from Democrats due to a narrow GOP majority, as the deadline to prevent a shutdown approaches.