A federal spending plan has collapsed, just days ahead of a looming government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly rejected the bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown. Instead, he’s telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate.
Trump’s sudden decision on Wednesday to make new demands sent Congress spiraling as lawmakers are trying to wrap up work and head home for the holidays. Among them is Congressman Bill Huizenga, who has joined Trump in rejecting the plan. On X, Huizenga said, “Although it’s almost Christmas, the currently proposed Christmas Tree CR loaded with pork should not be passed. I will be voting no.”
This leaves Speaker Johnson scrambling to salvage a new plan with little time left.
