President-elect Trump rejected the bipartisan spending deal that was drawing flak from an array of Republicans, with a authorities shutdown deadline of Friday.
The deal to maintain the federal government funded included a congressional pay elevate, catastrophe and agriculture help, and kicked the funding deadline to March 14. Learn what made it within the deal right here.
However Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is now searching for a plan B as Republicans inside and outdoors of Trump’s orbit have slammed the spending bundle.
Additionally on Wednesday, the Senate voted to cross the $895 billion protection authorization invoice, regardless of a provision on transgender care that turned off some Democrats, transferring it alongside to President Biden’s desk to be signed into legislation.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) additionally responded to studies the Home Ethics Committee could launch its findings about allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use as quickly as this week, defending what he says is conduct that’s “embarrassing, though not criminal.”
On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate superior a invoice that would imply greater Social Safety advantages for some Individuals if handed earlier than Congress leaves this week.
Republicans are additionally butting heads after Trump known as to remove daylight saving time.
Observe alongside right here for Wednesday’s newest updates.
