Summary

The U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan stop-gap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, defying Donald Trump’s demand to suspend the debt limit.

Passed with broad support in both chambers, the bill maintains current funding levels while adding $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion for farmers.

Trump’s push for debt ceiling suspension, backed by Elon Musk, caused turmoil among Republicans but failed to pass, highlighting cracks in Trump’s control over the party.

Democrats criticized Musk’s influence, while House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome a necessary compromise for future GOP priorities.

  • @Gamoc
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    1314 hours ago

    You’re mistaken. They wanted to get rid of the debt ceiling so they could be even more irresponsible.

    • @perviouslyiner
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      1413 hours ago

      that’s what Stern said? They didn’t get that opportunity.

      • @Gamoc
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        -413 hours ago

        No they didn’t? They said the republicans would have to be fiscally responsible. I’m saying they’re still not going to be fiscally responsible, they wanted rid of the ceiling so they could be even more fiscally irresponsible.

        • @[email protected]
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          912 hours ago

          You’re missing the sarcasm where the party that says they are the fiscally responsible ones won’t get their way of being extremely fiscally irresponsible.

          In other words, GOP = pure lies

          • Diplomjodler
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            111 hours ago

            Gaslight Obstruct Project - as per standard procedure.

        • @[email protected]
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          2 hours ago

          And most importantly, musk wanted to do that while Biden is still in office so they could blame the Democrats for it later. Complete lack of shame