

What the spending fight portends for the next Congress and the Trump administration
6 snips Dec 23, 2024
Congress narrowly sidesteps a government shutdown, ensuring the federal government stays open just in time for the holidays. Discussions swirl around the new funding bill, its implications on President-elect Trump's agenda, and the balance of power within the GOP. Tensions rise among Republicans as they grapple with internal conflicts over spending. The potential influence of Elon Musk on the administration is examined, alongside the mounting challenges faced by the House Speaker as party unity hangs in the balance.
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Trump's Intervention
- President-elect Trump intervened in a bipartisan spending bill after advice from Elon Musk.
- Trump urged Congress to streamline the bill, raise the debt limit, and delay it for President Biden.
Musk's Influence
- Elon Musk's influence on Trump and Congress is significant.
- Democrats used Musk's involvement to criticize Trump, calling him "President Musk."
Johnson's Speakership
- House Speaker Mike Johnson's handling of the funding bill frustrated some Republicans.
- With a narrow House majority, Johnson's speakership is uncertain.