Trump Endorses House Republicans' New Spending Deal to Avert Government Shutdown Through March After Bipartisan Proposal Rejected

Dec 19, 2024, 09:13 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed a new spending deal brokered by House Republicans aimed at preventing a government shutdown. This comes after an earlier bipartisan proposal was rejected due to opposition from Trump and his allies. The new package is designed to fund the government through March, ensuring operations continue without interruption. Trump's support of the deal, announced via a statement on Truth Social, marks a pivotal moment as Congress seeks to finalize the agreement ahead of the impending deadline at the end of the week.