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Trump backs funding plan. President-elect Donald Trump Dec. 18 delivered a blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations days before federal funding was to run out. He then announced “success” in backing a new Republican bill, but it has yet to win the Democratic support needed for passage. The bill would keep the government running for three more months, add in disaster assistance, and allow more borrowing through Jan. 30, 2027. Elon Musk had whipped up outrage toward the bipartisan version of the bill and cheered on Republican lawmakers who announced their opposition, threatening primary challenges against anyone who voted for the budget deal.

Trump isn’t back in office yet, but is already causing chaos

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