House rejects Republican measure to prevent government shutdown just before deadline

The House rejected a bill to temporarily fund the government, leading to a looming shutdown with less than 30 hours left before the deadline. The new bill, supported by President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, faced Democratic opposition. The legislation included disaster relief funding, extensions for the farm bill, and omitted controversial provisions that had previously caused tension. Despite Trump praising the deal on TruthSocial, the bill failed to pass due to bipartisan disapproval. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged a return to the previous bipartisan agreement before the shutdown deadline. Trump had demanded an extension of the debt limit and even suggested abolishing the debt ceiling entirely. The sudden modifications to the bill by House Speaker Mike Johnson led to a backlash, with Democratic leaders criticizing the GOP for reneging on the earlier bipartisan deal. Some accused Trump and Musk of influencing Republican decisions. Ultimately, the failure to pass the bill highlighted the need for bipartisan negotiations in a divided government where Democrats control the Senate and the White House.

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