Bipartisan Spending Deal Moves Forward Amid Conservative Outcry

The bipartisan spending deal, crucial for averting a government shutdown, faces backlash from hard-line conservatives despite Speaker Mike Johnson's endorsement.

The bipartisan spending package, endorsed by Speaker Mike Johnson, aims to prevent a partial government shutdown by funding several agencies through September.
Hard-line conservatives, particularly from the House Freedom Caucus, criticize the deal for lacking deep spending cuts and conservative policy changes, including stricter border security.
The deal increases funding over 2023 levels, a move that has infuriated conservatives who accuse GOP leaders of abandoning fiscal responsibility.
Despite conservative backlash, the deal includes wins for both conservatives and liberals, with funding cuts to certain agencies and increased funding for programs like WIC.
The House and Senate face tight deadlines to pass the spending packages, with the House planning to advance the package on Wednesday and the Senate by Friday.