The new proposal, according to Republicans, would extend funding at current levels through mid-March, provide disaster assistance for hurricane-battered states and suspend the debt limit through January 2027. It remains unclear if the plan has enough support to pass the narrowly divided House chamber.

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On Thursday morning, Trump told NBC News that Congress should “get rid of” the so-called debt ceiling – a limit on what the US treasury can borrow to pay its bills – a proposal that has traditionally won more support from Democrats than Republicans.