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Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands


Published on 2024-12-18 17:20:47 - MSN
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  • President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate
  • days before a deadline when federal funding runs out.

The article from MSN discusses the looming threat of a U.S. government shutdown as funding negotiations falter due to new demands from former President Donald Trump. With only days left before the deadline, Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to resist a bipartisan spending deal, pushing instead for significant spending cuts and stricter border security measures. This has led to a collapse in the current funding plan, increasing the likelihood of a shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is struggling to unify his party, with some Republicans advocating for a temporary funding extension to continue negotiations, while others, influenced by Trump, are pushing for a hardline stance. The situation is complicated by the need for bipartisan agreement in a divided Congress, where Democrats are unlikely to support the drastic measures proposed by Trump and his allies.

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