Conservatives want a lean CR while Democrats, sensing this is their last shot to get policy riders, are insisting on new programs and dollars. President Trump and Elon Musk have weighed in.

After the August recess, the U.S. House and Senate will have 12 days to pass 12 appropriations bills or face a government shutdown. The House Freedom Caucus (HFC) issued a statement promising to oppose any Continuing Resolution (CR) that is brought up for a vote.