Republicans scramble for funding plan C as shutdown deadline draws near
With Congress hurtling toward a shutdown at the end of Friday, Republicans appear no closer to finding a way forward to keep the lights on and appease President-elect Trump. On Thursday night, a group of Democrats and Republicans rejected a bill that would have combined a three-month extension of government funding, $110 billion in disaster […]
White House blasts GOP funding bill ahead of vote
The White House on Thursday denounced the newly announced Republican funding bill as a “gift to billionaires” ahead of a vote in the House. “Republicans are pandering to their billionaire benefactors at the expense of hardworking Americans,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. He accused Republicans of “breaking their promise to support a […]
38 Republicans vote to block Trump-backed funding bill
The House blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's new and improved continuing resolution on Thursday night, even though it had support from President-elect Donald Trump. CR was rejected by a vote of 235-174, with 172 Republicans and two Democrats voting in favor of the 116-page bill, with 38 Republicans joining 197 Democrats in blocking it. Since voting […]
Republicans announce funding agreement, Thursday vote as shutdown looms
House Republicans have reached agreement on a Plan B to avert a government shutdown ahead of a Friday deadline and plan to vote on it Thursday, lawmakers announced. The bill, titled the American Rescue Act, includes a three-month continuation of government funding and a two-year suspension of the debt ceiling, provisions that President-elect Trump called […]
Dems say 'hell no' to GOP Plan B on government funding, debt ceiling
House Democrats rallied overwhelmingly against a second assault on the government funding bill by Republicans, arguing that it would let the bill die on the House floor and force Republican leaders to return to the table to negotiate a bipartisan compromise. There is. Gathered behind closed doors in the basement of the parliament building, party […]
Carolina senators threaten to vote against funding deal without disaster money
Sen. Thom Tillis (RN.C.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) on Thursday announced plans for the government that does not include disaster relief for victims of hurricanes Helen and Milton, which hit their states. He threatened to vote against the financial aid package. Republican lawmakers issued a warning after President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. […]
Elon Musk floated for House speaker amid government funding mayhem
They, Mr. Musk, are joking. Some Republicans believe billionaire guru and occasional literal flamethrower Elon Musk could take the speaker's gavel in the wake of a revolt against House Republican leadership over government funding. I fantasize about sex. “The Speaker of the House doesn't have to be a member of Congress,” said Sen. Rand Paul […]
Biden slammed for ‘quiet quitting’ amid major government funding battle
President Biden has been criticized for a “quiet resignation” and failure to lead his fellow Democrats as Congress continues to fight a budget battle that could lead to a government shutdown just days before Christmas. The text of the 1,500-page funding bill needed to keep the government running as usual was released Tuesday night, just […]
Thune not ready to abolish debt limit in government funding bill
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) said Thursday that he will add debt limit repeal language to the year-end spending bill so that President-elect Trump does not have to deal with the debt limit after the presidential election. The proposal was not accepted. He was appointed in January. President Trump's decision to oppose the […]
Vance, Speaker Johnson Had ‘Productive Conversation’ over Funding, Debt Negotiations
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance said he had a “productive conversation” with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) regarding the recently announced government funding bill, Punchbowl News reports. I made it. Melanie Zanona, Senior Congressional Reporter, Punchbowl News reported After leaving Mr Johnson's office, Mr Vance said the two had had a “productive conversation” and were “in […]