A group of conservative House members, including key figures from the House Freedom Caucus, is set to meet with President Biden at the White House to discuss measures to prevent a potential government shutdown. The meeting comes as lawmakers from both parties struggle to agree on a long-term funding plan for the federal government, with tensions rising over how best to manage spending and avoid another budget crisis.

This discussion follows continued disputes within the Republican Party over the budget reconciliation process and how to align fiscal priorities with former President Trump’s policy goals. Congress has relied on short-term continuing resolutions to maintain government operations while negotiations drag on. A new resolution, supported by Trump, proposes extending government funding through the end of fiscal year 2025, though both Democrats and Republicans remain divided over its details — particularly regarding spending levels and executive discretion.

Several conservative lawmakers, including Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina, have expressed conditional support for the proposal if it incorporates measures to reduce wasteful spending. Members of the Freedom Caucus view the effort as a possible path toward a balanced compromise that maintains fiscal discipline while ensuring government continuity. Many conservatives hope that Trump’s influence within the party can help forge unity on a sustainable fiscal plan that avoids another disruptive shutdown while addressing long-standing concerns about federal expenditures.