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House Republicans Forced to Split Spending Bill Into Even Smaller Pieces After Trump-Backed Version Tanks in Vote

The plan could allow each piece to pass or fail on its own. CR and disaster relief are among the reported votes

Latin Times

Trump admits he would prefer to eliminate the debt ceiling under Biden so he can avoid taking the heat for more government borrowing

The president-elect is hoping to avoid “extraordinary measures” that would push a deadline to default on the U.S.’s debt during the early months of his administration.

Fortune

GOP Rep. Says Trump Should Go To D.C To Work On Funding Package: 'He Is, Not Infrequently, a Disruptive Force'

Dusty Johnson said having the President-elect there would be "wonderful."

Latin Times

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The US government could shut down. Here’s what to know

If lawmakers don’t secure a spending deal before Friday midnight, all nonessential government functions will pause

The Guardian - US

Fox News claims Trump isn’t bothered by Elon Musk’s influence and authorizes his tweets: ‘They’re in lockstep’

Fox & Friends co-host Lawrence Jones also insisted that Donald Trump is not bothered by Democratic taunts that the world’s richest man is the “real president” and actually in charge.

The Independent UK

House Speaker Plans Vote To Avoid Government Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans Congress vote to prevent government shutdown as deadline looms. Democrats question Elon Musk's influence, while Republican...

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House Republicans Consider Dropping Debt Limit Suspension To Avoid Shutdown

House Republicans consider dropping debt limit suspension to avoid government shutdown. Democrats' support crucial.

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Third Time's the Charm?

Plus: House Speaker Elon Musk, the value of the debt ceiling, and D.C.'s shut down specials.

Reason

Pentagon Says Troops Won't Be Paid Over Holidays If Government Shuts Down

Military personnel and reservists on active duty would still be required to report overseas and at home.

International Business Times

Conservatives Call For Elon Musk Or Vivek Ramaswamy As Speaker

Conservative lawmakers criticize Speaker Johnson and propose Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as replacements amidst debate over government spending measure.

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Elon Musk just killed Trump's honeymoon

We are seeing is an emerging crack in the GOP coalition

Salon

Here Are The Only Two Democrats That Voted to Pass Mike Johnson's Spending Bill

Kathy Castor from Florida and Marie Gleusenkamp Perez from Washington were the lawmakers who broke party ranks to support the ultimately failed bill

Latin Times

Nightmare before Christmas: DC plunges into chaos as government shutdown looms after Republican spending plan fails

Texas Republican senator says spending fight in House ‘is so dysfunctional and so distracting from the things we should be doing’

The Independent UK

US Hours From Government Shutdown Over Christmas

US lawmakers raced Friday to prevent a government shutdown due to bite within hours, after Donald Trump and Elon Musk sabotaged a bipartisan agreement that would have kept the lights on well beyond Christmas.

International Business Times

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Plans Vote This Morning

House Speaker Mike Johnson is preparing for a vote and engaging in discussions with key figures to strategize next steps in the political sphere.

International Business Times

Donald Trump Doubles Down On Call To Eliminate 'Ridiculous Debt Ceiling'

President-elect Donald Trump early Friday demanded that Congress either scrap or extend the "ridiculous" debt ceiling to 2029 after the House rejected a spending bill he backed.

Fortune

Trump and Musk's first big Christmas gift will be delivered at 12:01 a.m.—a government shutdown if Congress can't reach a deal

“Put ’America first,’ and go for the victory, even if it means shutting the government down for a period of time,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday night.

The Guardian - US

US House passes spending bill hours before deadline for government shutdown – as it happened

The continuing resolution passed with 366 yea votes and 34 nays. This blog is now closed.

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House Speaker And VP-Elect To Meet On Spending Bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans a crucial meeting with VP-elect JD Vance and House Freedom Caucus to resolve spending bill deadlock.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk lashes out as he gets first taste of political failure when spending deal voted down

Big Tech billionaire humiliated on Capitol Hill after meddling leads to pre-Christmas chaos for lawmakers as government shutdown looms

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk is the ultimate chaos agent

With one post on X, Musk has the power to shut down the government of the most powerful nation in world history

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Trump And Musk Clash Over Government Funding Deal

President-elect Trump's clash with House Speaker Johnson over funding deal causes chaos in Congress and strains relations between Republicans and Democrats.

Evening Standard

'President Musk' flexes muscles to leave America on brink of government shutdown

Elon Musk uses influence over Trump to tank bi-partisan spending bill aimed at preventing Government shutdown

The Independent UK

Team Trump slaps back at claims Elon Musk is running the show

Democrats have mocked the tech billionaire’s big-foot influence with the incoming administration

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Steve Bannon Calls For Removal Of House Speaker Mike Johnson

Steve Bannon criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson for failed bipartisan funding bill, sparking debate within the Republican Party.

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