President-elect Donald Trump declared a successful agreement on a new funding plan for the government and debt ceiling, urging swift Congressional approval. Republicans reported a tentative deal, while Democrats' involvement remained uncertain. The plan aims to extend government operations for three months, provide disaster relief, and increase borrowing until January 30, 2027.
President-elect Donald Trump announced 'success' in coming up with a new plan to fund the government and lift the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown , urging Congress to swiftly pass it in votes as soon as Thursday evening. Trump's social media post landed as Republicans said they had narrowed in on a tentative accord after grueling closed-door talks.
The new plan would keep government running for three more months, add disaster assistance for hurricane-hit states and others, and allow more borrowing through Jan. 30, 2027, Republicans said. 'SUCCESS in Washington! Speaker Mike Johnson and the House have come to a very good Deal,' Trump posted. Next steps were highly uncertain, and it was particularly unclear if Democrats, who votes would certainly be needed on any package in the face of hardline Republican opposition, were on board — or even brought into any negotiations. A government shutdown at risk, Johnson has been fighting to figure out how to meet Trump's sudden demands — and keep his own job — while federal offices are being told to prepare to shutter operations ahead of Friday's midnight deadline. Trump said early Thursday that Johnson will 'easily remain speaker' for the next Congress if he 'acts decisively and tough' in coming up with a new plan to also increase the debt limit, a stunning request just before the Christmas holidays that has put the beleaguered speaker in a bind.'Anybody that supports a bill that doesn't take care of the Democrat quicksand known as the debt ceiling should be primaried and disposed of as quickly as possible,' Trump told Fox News Digita
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