As the deadline for government funding looms, Congress is scrambling to finalize a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown. Tensions are rising within the Republican Party, with Speaker Mike Johnson facing backlash from conservatives over his dealmaking with Democrats. Lawmakers are negotiating a plan that includes over $100 billion in disaster aid, but partisan divisions and disagreements over spending continue to hinder progress. Despite claims from some Republican leaders that a funding deal has been reached, uncertainty remains as both chambers prepare for a critical vote. With only days left, the future of the funding bill and the potential impact on military families and other groups caught in the crossfire of political disputes hang in the balance.