“Democrats have a chance before they take power in January to undercut President Donald Trump’s Iran war checkbook. Not everyone is on board,” Politico reports.
“Lawmakers will have to pass another funding bill by mid-December to avoid a government shutdown. Though Republicans maintain their majorities until the end of the year, some Democrats — ready to flex their new influence after a midterm blowout — want any year-end spending measure to block cash for the military conflict.”
“But the move could spark a shutdown fight that extends into the next year and overshadows their new majority and other policy goals.”
“Democrats will have to weigh the pros and cons of instigating a confrontation they won’t necessarily win.”
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