Government
Fox News - Dec 19th, 2024
In an early legislative test for Trump, plan B spending bill tanks in House
In a significant political setback, House Republicans could not pass President-elect Trump's spending bill, failing by a vote of 235-174. The bill aimed to avert a government shutdown but drew opposition from within the party, notably from Rep. Chip Roy, who criticized its fiscal implications. This failure highlights the challenges Trump may face in rallying Republican support amidst deepening divisions over government spending and debt management.
Fox News - Dec 19th, 2024
'Hell no': House Dems erupt over GOP spending deal
House Democrats are pushing back against Speaker Mike Johnson's latest spending proposal, claiming it's unreasonable and driven by extreme Republican factions. Concerns over a potential government shutdown grow as influential figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy undermine the negotiations. The bill aims to extend current funding levels and suspend the debt limit but faces significant opposition from both sides, raising uncertainty about its passage.
The Guardian - Dec 18th, 2024
Labor’s long game: why trust and a little fear matter more than a balanced budget
With voters distracted by Christmas, the government has saved major announcements for 2025, using the mini-budget to prove it can get its sums rightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s a staple of the political coverage of a mid-year economic update to flick to the “decisions taken but not yet announced” line item, declare it an election war chest, and suggest sweeteners are hidden within.But as the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, noted on Wednesday, that number (which includes other commercial in confidence spending) is a “relatively small” $5.5bn.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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