With just a week remaining, New Hampshire lawmakers are racing to reconcile differences between the House and Senate on a multi-billion dollar state spending plan for the next two years.

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales asserts the military should lead efforts to secure the southern border, tying his budget vote to Texas receiving reimbursement for border operations expenses.

With less than 24 hours remaining, Congress races against the clock to prevent a government shutdown. Without a last-minute funding deal, the government could halt operations, prompting urgent action from lawmakers.