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 […]
‘SUCCESS In Washington’: Trump Endorses House GOP Plan To Fund Government
President-elect Donald Trump supported an agreement by House Republican leaders to fund the government through March 2025 and raise the debt ceiling through 2027. President Trump's support for a House Republican spending bill to avert a government shutdown follows his decision Wednesday to cut House Speaker Mike Johnson's initial stopgap funding. invoicewas heavily criticized by […]
House Republicans strike agreement to forestall government shutdown — and Trump wants it to pass tonight
House Republicans have reached an agreement on a path to avert a looming government shutdown, and President-elect Donald Trump is calling on all members of the chamber to pass it as soon as Thursday night. The new funding agreement keeps the government's lights on for three months, re-increases agricultural aid, adds a two-year suspension of […]
Will a government shutdown impact the stock market? Experts weigh in
Jonathan Honig, hedge fund manager at Capitalist Pig, reacted to the market selloff after the Big Money Show predicted the Fed would cut interest rates less in 2025. house Republican leaders are panicking A deal to avoid a partial government shutdown is expected to be reached by a Friday deadline, but experts say the shutdown […]
Republicans Should Not Be Afraid of Government Shutdown
Republicans shouldn't fear a government shutdown and should reject the controversial 1,547-page spending deal released Tuesday packed with pork and special giveaways, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said. . “President Trump and the Republican Party should not fear a government shutdown. The next election is in two years,” he began. “In 1995, he was the […]
Mexican Government Requests Drug Lord’s Extradition for Journalist’s Murder
Mexican federal prosecutors have requested the extradition of a convicted drug lord who was recently re-arrested on new drug charges. Among the charges Mexico is prosecuting the drug lord is his role as one of the masterminds in the murder of famous Mexican journalist and author Javier Valdez. This week, Mexico's Attorney General Alejandro Gertz […]
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 […]
Here’s what happens during a partial government shutdown
When the federal government closes its doors, Americans will get a glimpse of an issue that has been debated in Washington for years. The question is, “How much government is too much?” Here's what happens during a partial government shutdown. This typically happens when Congress fails to pass a new bill authorizing the spending. Federal […]
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 […]