President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan spending deal that ends Friday to end the government shutdown, a move that drew pushback from many Republicans.
The deal to keep the government funded includes pay increases for Congress, disaster relief and agricultural aid, and the funding deadline was extended to March 14. Please see here for details of the agreement.
But House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is now seeking a Plan B, as Republicans inside and outside President Trump's orbit decry the spending policy.
Also on Wednesday, the Senate voted to pass the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act despite provisions on transgender care that some Democrats vetoed, moving the bill to President Biden's desk for signature. did.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) also responded to reports that the House Ethics Committee could release its findings on allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use as soon as this week. defended the act, saying it was “embarrassing.'' Not a criminal. ”
On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate advanced a bill that could mean increased Social Security benefits for some Americans if passed before Congress adjourns this week.
Republicans are also at odds over President Trump's call for an end to daylight saving time.
Click here for updates on Wednesday.
