House Republicans say House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)'s handling of the year-end spending deal has put his future in uncertain territory ahead of a critical Jan. 3 House vote. reached an agreement on Plan B to avoid the regime. shutdown.
Still, the Louisiana Republican's handling of the situation could frustrate the leadership of Republican lawmakers who are already questioning their support.
Later on Thursday, President Trump expressed support for the new deal and called on lawmakers to vote in favor of a temporary funding proposal that omitted specific language regarding congressional pay increases and other measures.
President-elect Trump initially opposed the move, and Johnson's previous support helped him win his unanimous nomination to be Speaker of the House last month. And Elon Musk added more intensity to the House speaker, who is trying to navigate the final legislative minefield of the 118th Congress.
On Wednesday, House Republicans from all sides voted in favor of the initial budget proposal. and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. [D-N.Y.] He called the deal a deal and suggested Democrats would oppose options that deviate from what was agreed to Tuesday.
Budget negotiations aside, Democratic lawmakers have expressed alarm over ABC News' decision to pay $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit. They are concerned that the settlement is part of a broader trend in traditional media to kowtow to Mr. Trump.
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