Congress is facing a deadline this fall to keep the federal government open. Now, House GOP leaders are hoping to avoid a contentious fight over inserting a far-right policy priority into a must-pass funding bill. Politico reported Thursday that lawmakers are already gearing up for a major legislative squabble when they return from the August recess after the Labor Day weekend. Congress has until October 1 to pass an appropriations bill keeping government agencies funded. Should they fail to get a bill on President Joe Biden’s desk prior to that deadline, the federal government could shut down…