Morning Wire House Scraps Spending Bill & Mangione’s Extradition | 12.19.24
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Dec 19, 2024 Lawmakers are scrambling to prevent a government shutdown after rejecting a controversial spending bill laden with criticism over excessive funding. Tensions rise as members of the Tren de Aragua gang face arrests in Colorado, raising alarms about gang violence. Meanwhile, a suspect in the murder of a CEO is moving closer to extradition, revealing unsettling connections to terrorism concerns. The discussion also covers the political landscape and the importance of bipartisan support in fiscal matters, especially ahead of the elections.
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Budget Battle Breakdown
- House Republicans struggled to pass a continuing resolution, facing opposition from within the party.
- The bill was criticized for excessive spending and inclusion of the Global Engagement Center.
Strong Opposition
- Representatives Eric Burleson and Chip Roy strongly criticized the proposed spending bill.
- Roy called passing the bill "the equivalent of eating a crap sandwich."
Musk and Ramaswamy's Critique
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked by Trump to find spending cuts, publicly opposed the bill.
- Musk shared a clip of Ramaswamy detailing the bill's issues, including pay raises for Congress and funding for a new stadium.