Summary
Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown with a last-minute funding bill, though chaos looms under Donald Trump.
Trump and Elon Musk’s influence added instability, with Republicans rejecting a debt ceiling extension tied to billionaire tax breaks.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced backlash after reneging on bipartisan agreements, killing provisions like pediatric cancer research and prescription drug cost reductions.
Trump’s contradictory social media posts further fueled GOP infighting.
The episode is framed as a preview of tumultuous governance, offering Democrats a chance to emphasize Trump’s unpredictability and potential for disruption.
I just woke up, so I suppose in this is stupid, but what’s the A?
edit: wow, I guess I was in more of a “just woke up” state than I realized. This was supposed to say “apologize if this is stupid,” not “suppose in this is stupid.”
Depending on the day, I’d say either “asshole” or “autocrat”.
Gotcha, the answer is much appreciated.