Trump and House Freedom Caucus Rally Support for Short-Term Government Funding Plan

President Trump and GOP leaders push for a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown and advance his legislative priorities.

President Trump is advocating for a six-month continuing resolution (CR) to maintain government funding at current levels through the fiscal year, avoiding a shutdown after March 14.
House Freedom Caucus members, traditionally opposed to CRs, are supporting the measure, citing its alignment with freezing spending and advancing Trump's agenda.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is central to the funding plan, with its mission to identify and eliminate federal waste, fraud, and abuse.
Some GOP lawmakers remain undecided, awaiting the CR's full text, while Democrats have signaled potential opposition, citing policy disagreements.
Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges rallying GOP votes, as the slim Republican House majority may require unified support to pass the resolution.