Freedom Caucus Republicans Signal Optimism on Budget Deal, But Challenges Still Ahead

Some House Republicans are seeing signs of progress toward a Republican deal on the 2024 budget, with days to go before a potential partial government shutdown.

Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) speaks during a markup meeting with the House Budget Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 20, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Some House Republicans are seeing signs of progress toward a Republican deal on the 2024 budget, with days to go before a potential partial government shutdown.

For weeks, members of the staunchly conservative House Freedom Caucus have been debating with their fellow House Republicans about what conservative priorities they will prioritize in this year’s budget.