Speaker Mike Johnson is scrambling to prevent a government shutdown after Donald Trump's intervention derailed a bipartisan deal, leaving Republicans without a feasible funding strategy.
The spending deal that Speaker Johnson negotiated was designed to draw substantial support from Democrats, but it faced a Republican revolt fueled by Trump and Musk's opposition.
Johnson's bipartisan funding plan imploded amid backlash, as lawmakers began to feel pressure to return home before the winter recess, all while lacking a clear solution.
The situation remains uncertain as Republicans contest Trump's demands for a stripped-down funding bill tied to a debt ceiling increase, further complicating the negotiations.
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