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How The Spending Bill Died

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Bipartisan Breakdown: Musk and the Spending Bill

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of a bipartisan spending bill caught in the crossfire of political influence, particularly from figures like Elon Musk. It examines how Musk's opposition, alongside conservative backlash and Trump's social media interventions, has complicated negotiations and raised the specter of a potential government shutdown.

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