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Thu, December 19, 2024
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House Republicans have reached an agreement to keep the government funded, a key lawmaker says
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Wed, December 18, 2024
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House Republicans have reached an agreement to keep the government funded, a key lawmaker says


Published on 2024-12-19 16:40:43 - NBC News
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  • In disarray, House Republican leaders have kept their rank-and-file members, as well as senators in both parties, guessing as they work to find a path forward that can satisfy Trump's demands and win enough support to pass the divided Congress and be signed into law by President Joe Biden.

The article from NBC News discusses the looming government shutdown as House Republicans struggle with internal divisions and lack a cohesive plan to meet former President Donald Trump's demands. Trump has urged Republicans to use the shutdown as leverage to cut federal spending and defund investigations against him, creating a rift within the party. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from both Trump-aligned hardliners, who want to push for aggressive spending cuts, and more moderate Republicans who are wary of a shutdown's political repercussions. With the deadline to fund the government fast approaching, McCarthy has not presented a clear strategy, leading to uncertainty and potential chaos. The situation is complicated by the need to pass 12 appropriations bills, with disagreements on spending levels, policy riders, and the overall approach to governance. This internal conflict has left the GOP without a unified front, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown.

Read the Full NBC News Article at:
[ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/trumps-demands-leave-republicans-no-plan-government-shutdown-rcna184866 ]