As the deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown loomed, House Republican negotiators scrambled to find a solution. While initial optimism suggested a vote could happen Friday morning, the timing remained uncertain throughout the day. Conflicting reports emerged from various representatives, with some indicating a deal was close while others cautioned against premature expectations.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) expressed confidence that a shutdown would be avoided, suggesting a plan similar to former President Trump's proposal was in the works, with no concessions to Democrats. However, Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) tempered expectations, stating he had no indication of an imminent vote. This uncertainty was echoed by Democratic representatives, who reported ongoing discussions between Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Speaker Mike Johnson.

Late Friday morning, sources revealed that House Republican negotiators had reached a tentative agreement. This agreement reportedly involves three separate bills covering a short-term continuation of current federal funding levels, disaster relief funds, and agricultural assistance. This comes after a previous bipartisan deal, initially proposed by the Speaker, collapsed following public criticism. A subsequent proposal, endorsed by Trump, also failed to gain sufficient support in the House on Thursday night, falling short of the required two-thirds majority.

With the national debt exceeding $36 trillion and a national deficit of over $1.8 trillion, the stakes remain high as lawmakers work to finalize a deal and prevent a government shutdown.