Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday condemned the bipartisan deal struck over the weekend between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden to lift the nation’s debt ceiling as “totally inadequate” when it comes to slashing federal spending.
The Republican presidential candidate’s criticism was reminiscent of the opposition among hardline conservatives on Capitol Hill to the agreement as GOP lawmakers line up to say they will vote against the deal to avoid default.
Lawmakers return to Washington this week to pass the legislation before the June 5 default deadline. The first litmus test will occur in the House on Tuesday when the Rules Committee, a panel that includes several Republicans who are expected to oppose the bill, will vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
“That’s the way the Democrats have always dealt with us,” Mr. Trump previously posted on his Truth Social site. “Do not fold!!!”The list of opposed members in the conservative House Freedom Caucus continued to grow Monday, with those like Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Chip Roy of Texas, Andy Biggs of Arizona and Bob Good of Virginia.
Domestic spending would remain unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year starting Oct. 1. Defense spending is set to grow by more than $26 billion. After this year, the growth of federal spending would be capped at 1% annually through 2025. Federal spending is technically capped for six years, but the spending targets are not enforceable after 2025.
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