Republicans Creating Another Government Shutdown, Bad Sign For Trump Presidency (12-19-24)

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/19/us/trump-news NYT: President-elect Donald J. Trump has issued a veiled threat to Speaker Mike Johnson over the imperiled stopgap spending bill, telling Fox News Digital on Thursday morning that the speaker will be “easily” re-elected to the role next year if he does what Mr. Trump wants. Republicans and Democrats reached a deal this week that would avert a government shutdown set to start early Saturday, but Mr. Trump on Wednesday ordered Republicans not to support it, piling on to a barrage of criticism from Elon Musk.

There is precious little time to make the major changes Mr. Trump has demanded. Congress has until Friday night to pass a bill that can clear the Republican-led House and the Democratic-controlled Senate and be signed by President Biden before government funding lapses at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Here’s what to know ›

The House Ethics Committee plans to release an investigative report into the conduct of former Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. Mr. Gaetz resigned from the House after Mr. Trump named him as his pick for attorney general, but ended his candidacy after the weight of allegations of sex trafficking and drug use made it clear he would not be confirmed by the Senate. He consistently denied the allegations. Read more ›

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