Morning Wire Congress Races to Pass Spending Bill & Home Sales Plummet | 12.23.22
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Dec 23, 2022 Congress is in a frenzy over a $1.7 trillion spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, amidst heated debates on funding allocations and border security. Home sales are plummeting due to high mortgage rates, creating a tricky landscape for buyers and renters. Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are seeking a royal summit and an apology following their Netflix documentary, which reveals tensions within the royal family and criticizes media portrayals.
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Omnibus Spending Package
- Congress passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package, causing resistance from conservatives.
- The bill includes $858 billion in defense funding, $770 billion for non-defense programs, and $45 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Title 42 and Border Security
- Title 42 allows the U.S. to expel migrants based on public health, and its potential removal is a contentious issue.
- An amendment extending Title 42 helped the spending bill gain enough support to pass.
Senator Paul's Criticism
- Senator Rand Paul criticized the rushed process of the spending bill, calling it an abomination.
- He lamented the lack of time to review the extensive 4,155-page document.