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Biden signs funding bill

The spending bill that averted a shutdown shrank from more than 1,500 pages to just 100—here’s what was cut

The spending bill that cleared Congress didn't include pharmacy benefit manager reforms, a pay raise for lawmakers, and a crackdown on "junk fees."

The New York Times · 12h

Biden Signs Spending Bill, Finalizing End to Shutdown Drama

President Biden’s signature, while technically coming after the midnight deadline for a shutdown, ensured that there would be no lapse in government funding.

The Associated Press on MSN · 16h

Biden Signs Bill That Averts a Government Shutdown and Brings a Close to Days of Washington Upheaval

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas, bringing a final close to days of upheaval in Washington after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just past the deadline and rejected Donald Trump's core demand in the negotiations.

Elon Musk, Spending Bill

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 16h

How a Routine Spending Bill Turned Washington Upside Down

President-elect Donald Trump hoped for a smooth transition to the White House. Then GOP divisions burst into public view.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Elon Musk Gives Mike Johnson Sigh of Relief by Endorsing New Spending Bill

Elon Musk voiced support for GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson's latest spending bill on Friday, giving him a sigh of relief just hours before a government shutdown could begin. "This is great," Musk wrote in a post to X,

NBC News · 1d

Elon Musk needs a ‘compelling argument in order to sway me,’ on latest funding bill: GOP lawmaker

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) says he will vote for either of the two options outlined by House Republicans to keep government open. He also responds to Elon Musk’s reaction to the latest funding proposals.

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Congress passes pared-down funding bill after Trump objected to initial bloated spending package

President-elect Donald Trump scored a victory early Saturday when Congress passed a slimmed-down bill to keep the government ...

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Trump's agenda in trouble? What the Republican revolt on spending bill tells us

Plan to avert a government shutdown backed by Trump failed with 38 Republicans opposing the bill. Does it mean his ...

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Sen. Kennedy calls on Trump to step in on spending bill showdown: 'One person' who can unite GOP

Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy called on Trump to visit Washington to help Speaker Johnson rein in the GOP caucus, ...

Potential Commanders stadium in D.C. not part of final government spending bill

The U.S. House of Representatives avoided a government shutdown by passing legislation that will extend funding into ...

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What Trump’s decision to wade into spending fight tells us about the next 4 years

After days of threats and demands, Donald Trump had little to show for it once lawmakers passed a budget deal.

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Gingrich torches 'joke' spending bill, says Trump refused to 'sell out' American people

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said President-elect Trump refused to "sell out" the American people by supporting ...

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House passes stopgap spending deal without Trump’s debt limit demand hours before shutdown deadline

The package will now head to the Democratic-led Senate for consideration, which must be passed and sent to President Joe Biden’s desk before the midnight deadline on Friday.

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