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A Shutdown Won’t Get Trump What He Wants
Playbook: “In every single shutdown we can remember, the party that makes the demands not only pays politically, but never gets what it wants. Never.” “Trump didn’t get a dollar…
Troops Won’t Get Paid Over Holidays if There’s a Shutdown
“Republicans’ decision to abandon a congressional spending plan will cost troops their paychecks over the holidays unless some agreement is reached before Friday’s deadline to prevent a government shutdown,” the…
Republicans Scramble for a Path Forward
“House Republican leaders planned to work through the night and into Friday on a Plan C for funding the government, after abandoning their deal with Democrats and failing to pass…
Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength
New York Times: “It was a remarkable moment for Mr. Musk, who has never been elected to public office but now appears to be the largest megaphone for the man…
Government Shutdown Looms
“The federal government moved closer to a weekend shutdown Thursday, after the House overwhelmingly voted down Speaker Mike Johnson’s new plan to extend the deadline despite support from President-elect Donald…
Pelosi Says Trump Is Elon Musk’s ‘Puppet’
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) joined a growing chorus of Democrats asserting that Elon Musk is directing Donald Trump, after the president-elect came out in opposition to a stopgap spending deal…
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
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What the Next Few Hours Will Look Like
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Debacle Threatens Johnson’s Tenuous Hold on His Job
“Speaker Mike Johnson spent months doing everything he could to hang on to his job come January, most notably a concerted charm offensive to keep President-elect Donald J. Trump placated…
Government Shutdown Would Threaten Trump’s Transition
“The collapse of Congress’ spending negotiations is throwing the presidential transition and preparations for President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration into chaos as Washington stares down the prospect of a government…
Republicans Announce New Funding Bill
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GOP Lawmakers Prepare to Carry Out Gaetz’s Revenge
“Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the focus of a House Ethics Committee report that may soon become public, is planning to inflict fresh pain on some of his old colleagues,” Politico…
Biden to Meet with Pope Francis
“The White House is expected to announce soon that President Joe Biden will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what would likely be the final…
Trump’s Demands Leave Republicans Flailing
“Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican leaders were struggling Thursday to devise a fallback plan to keep the government open, after billionaire Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump rallied conservatives…
Quote of the Day
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Biden Stays Out of the Spotlight as Shutdown Looms
“President Joe Biden is choosing to stay out of the public spotlight in what could emerge one of the final domestic crises of his presidency, as the White House and…
Trump Takes Aim at GOP Lawmaker
Donald Trump slammed “very unpopular” Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) who he said “is getting in the way, as usual, of having yet another Great Republican Victory — all for the…
Top Aide to Eric Adams Indicted
“Prosecutors charged New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ closest confidant in a conspiracy, bribery and money laundering case Thursday,” Politico reports. “Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg released an indictment alleging…
Biden Wasn’t Getting Polling Data
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