Dems Reject Trump-Backed Spending Bill, Sparking Impasse
Failure to pass a continuing resolution by Friday night risks a government shutdown. A House Republican short-term spending bill, including disaster relief, was rejected, largely due to opposition from Democrats who criticized its cuts to social programs and influence from Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Democrats argued the bill prioritizes the interests of billionaires over working people, leading to accusations of a government shutdown orchestrated by wealthy individuals. The rejected bill followed the Senate’s passage of an $895 billion military spending bill.
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