Summary

A potential U.S. government shutdown looms after 38 House Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting a Trump-backed spending bill, which included a debt ceiling increase.

Trump derailed Speaker Mike Johnson’s initial bipartisan plan, causing GOP infighting and weakening Johnson’s leadership.

MAGA allies Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy rallied for a shutdown, angering GOP moderates.

The failure could furlough federal workers and disrupt holiday travel.

Frustration grows within the GOP over chaotic negotiations, foreshadowing future challenges under Trump’s second-term agenda.

  • Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
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    And I bet they’re just waiting for the day he finally kicks the bucket. He did what they wanted him to do, namely deliver them a win. As there won’t be another one, he’s no longer useful.

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      Look at how MLK became a conservative icon after he died.

      Ray Bradbury called out Obama for not funding more space flights; after Ray died he was suddenly a life long GOP