House Freedom Caucus Demands Border Security, Justice Reforms in Exchange for Short-Term Spending Bill

The conservative House Freedom Caucus is demanding policy changes related to border security, Justice Department oversight, and Pentagon policies in exchange for supporting a short-term spending bill.
Their demands are unlikely to pass the Democrat-controlled Senate, posing a challenge for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to secure enough Republican votes.
Without Freedom Caucus support, McCarthy may need to rely on Democrats to pass a "clean" continuing resolution and avoid a government shutdown when funding expires September 30.
Disagreements over spending levels, COVID-era funding, and aid to Ukraine remain obstacles in reaching a long-term funding compromise.
If demands aren't met, the Freedom Caucus threatens to oppose short-term funding extensions to pressure Republican leadership.