House Republicans faced significant internal dissent regarding a stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown. Majority Leader Steve Scalise confirmed the bill was abandoned amidst conflicts within the GOP over its content and pressure from former President Trump.
Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal for a continuing resolution, which included funds to support farmers and disaster relief, was met with hostility from conservative members, highlighting the rift within the party.
Trump criticized the legislation, threatening primary challenges for Republicans who supported it, stating approving the bill would be 'suicidal' for their political careers, indicating his control over the party's direction.
The statement from Trump and Vance underscored their refusal to accept any funding that appeared to cater to Democrats, emphasizing a hardline stance and prioritizing a funding model free from what they deemed 'giveaways'.
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