House Republicans Reach Tentative Agreement to Avert Government Shutdown

House Republicans have reached a tentative agreement to keep the government funded temporarily and avert a shutdown scheduled for the end of the month. The agreement includes a conservative border security measure and a short-term measure that would keep the government funded through October 31st.

The short-term measure, known as a continuing resolution, would cut nearly 1% from current spending levels. The agreement was reached by the far-right Freedom Caucus and the center-right Main Street Caucus, and a bill was released by House Republicans.

The agreement is expected to pave the way to pass a defense spending bill this week, which has been tied up in the standoff between Republican leadership and the far right. The bill is expected to be voted on in the House this week, and if passed, will be sent to the Senate for consideration.

The agreement is a major step forward in avoiding a government shutdown, which would have had wide-reaching implications for the economy and government services. The agreement is expected to be voted on in the House this week, and if passed, will be sent to the Senate for consideration.