Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louis.) announced a Plan B to fund the government ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline as Republicans inside and outside Capitol Hill, including members of the Trump world, denounced his spending plan. We are considering it.
The alternative that Johnson is considering is a “clean” continuing resolution, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill. That would require repealing additional provisions such as disaster relief and economic aid for farmers that were included in the original 1,500-page spending package negotiated by congressional leaders.
The House Speaker's office declined to comment when contacted by The Hill.
Talk of a Plan B comes as Mr Johnson's funding plan, unveiled on Tuesday, faces intense criticism from Republicans from all walks of life. on wednesday, President Trump told a Fox News host Lawrence Jones III Jones joined allies Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in strongly condemning the bill and saying he was “totally opposed” to the continuing resolution.
Musk, who has spent significant time with Trump since his election, said: “Any member of Congress who votes for this outrageous spending bill deserves to be voted out in two years!” .
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