Johnson prepares to put forward another spending plan — but Republicans don't know what it will be

Johnson lays out two spending paths in House GOP meeting

Politico - 1d

Republicans scramble for a path forward after spending plan collapse

Politico - 2d

The Republicans Who Defied Trump on the Spending and Debt Deal

The rebels are largely the most conservative lawmakers who are passionate about slashing spending and debt. They hail from deep-red districts where a primary challenge is less of a danger.

The New York Times - 1d

House Republicans weigh new spending bill hours ahead of government shutdown

NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports on the latest developments from Congress as lawmakers continue to work towards a new spending deal that would help avert a government shutdown before the end of the year.

NBC News - 1d

House Republican hits Johnson over Trump influence on shutdown 'circus'

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) lashed out at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday morning, saying he "dragged" President-elect Trump into conversations about the spending bill as the threat of a ...

The Hill - 1d

Dozens of House Republicans Defy Trump’s Orders to Support Spending Bill

Thirty-eight Republican lawmakers resisted the president-elect’s command to support a spending and debt deal, showing that at least some of his followers are willing to buck his leadership in the ...

The New York Times - 2d

These 38 Republicans voted against the Trump-backed spending bill

Thirty-eight House Republican lawmakers voted against the President-elect Trump-backed government spending bill that failed to clear the lower chamber with just more than a day before the ...

The Hill - 2d

Johnson on shaky ground with Trump after spending fiasco

Months of working to get the president-elect on his side didn’t fully protect the speaker from the president’s wrath over a funding bill.

Politico - 2d

Republicans fail to pass spending bill in House in setback for Trump

A day before potential shutdown, House rejects package hastily assembled after Trump and Musk scuttled prior deal. Donald Trump suffered a humiliating setback on Thursday when Republicans in ...

The Guardian - 2d

Republican spending bill to avert government shutdown fails in House – live

Spending bill backed by Donald Trump fails 174-235, leaving lawmakers with just one day to stave off shutdown. What is the US debt ceiling? Donald Trump ’s disruption of the government ...

The Guardian - 2d

House rejects Johnson's plan B to prevent shutdown

The House on Thursday torpedoed Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) plan B to avert a government shutdown and suspend the debt limit, dealing a blow to the GOP leader and catapulting the conference back ...

The Hill - 2d

Spending Deal Debacle Threatens Mike Johnson’s Hold on House Speaker Job

A Republican backlash to the speaker’s plan to temporarily fund the government has sparked new talk of ousting him, and highlighted the challenges he will face if he manages to keep his job.

The New York Times - 2d

Republicans Offered a Plan to Avoid a Government Shutdown

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The New York Times - 2d

READ: Republicans' revamped 'plan B' spending bill

After pressure from President-elect Trump and his allies resulted in the demise of the bipartisan spending bill before it could go to the House floor for a vote, House Republicans have reached an ...

The Hill - 2d

Is Elon Musk to blame for the demise of Mike Johnson's spending bill?

Elon Musk spoke out against House Speaker Mike Johnson's bipartisan spending bill that would have averted a government shutdown. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is opposing the measure. CBS News' ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump: Johnson will ‘easily remain Speaker’ if he takes ‘tough’ action on spending

President-elect Trump on Thursday said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) can remain in the leadership role if he is tough on spending, while Johnson is pivoting to plan B to fund the government ahead of ...

The Hill - 2d

Johnson's spending bill blasted as government shutdown deadline approaches

There is a significant prospect of a government shutdown after House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending bill lost support from President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Libby Cathey ...

CBS News - 2d

Johnson spending deal throws Speakership into question as floor vote approaches

Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) handling of an end-of-year spending deal is throwing his grasp on his gavel into uncertain territory ahead of a critical Jan. 3 Speaker vote, as some GOP lawmakers ...

The Hill - 2d

Vance meets with Johnson after Trump torpedoes spending bill

Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday night, hours after President-elect Trump torpedoed the GOP leader’s spending deal. Vance was in Johnson’s office for ...

The Hill - 3d

Live updates: Trump rejects CR as Johnson considers backup spending plan; NDAA clears Senate

President-elect Trump rejected the bipartisan spending deal that was drawing flak from an array of Republicans, with a government shutdown deadline of Friday. The deal to keep the government funded ...

The Hill - 3d

Johnson's spending nightmare points to grueling GOP problems next year

Donald Trump is opening the door to a government shutdown. At least one conservative is now saying they won’t back Johnson for speaker. It doesn't stop there.

Politico - 3d

Johnson considers plan B amid Trump World opposition to spending deal

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is looking at a plan B to fund the government ahead of Friday’s shutdown deadline as Republicans inside and outside the Capitol, including President-elect Trump and his ...

The Hill - 3d

Rand Paul: Spending bill shows Johnson a 'weak, weak man'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) slammed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the proposed spending bill, labeling him a “weak, weak man.” “I had hoped to see @SpeakerJohnson grow a spine, but this bill ...

The Hill - 3d

Speaker Johnson speaks to Musk after he suggests torpedoing spending bill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he talked to billionaire Elon Musk about the 1,500-page government funding deal after Musk voiced his opposition to the bill, and that the incoming Department of ...

The Hill - 3d

Here's what to know as the Federal Reserve is expected to make another rate cut

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and the impact of the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of 2024, which happens Wednesday.

CBS News - 3d

Biden's student loan forgiveness ‘Plan B’ is in its ‘last step,’ expert says. What borrowers need to know

With weeks to go before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the Biden administration is still taking steps to deliver sweeping student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans.

NBC News - 5d

Biden's student loan forgiveness 'Plan B' is in its 'last step,' expert says. What borrowers need to know

The Biden administration is still taking steps to deliver sweeping student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans.

CNBC - 5d

Here’s what we know.

At least five others were injured in the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, which has about 390 children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The New York Times - 5d

Here's what we now know about the European Central Bank's rate cut plans

Policymakers in Frankfurt indicated a clear dovish shift, but exactly where they will stop rate cuts remains a topic of debate.

CNBC - 5d

Are you facing a Dec. 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline with your flexible spending account? Here’s what to know

If you have a flexible spending account, you could be facing a Dec. 31 deadline to spend those funds before the end of the year.

CNBC - 5d

How LGBTQ Americans are preparing for another Trump term

President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to roll back rights for transgender people during his campaign. Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins "America Decides" to discuss how ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

The Republicans’ plan to redefine US citizenship is Authoritarianism 101

Redefining citizenship is a key priority of Trump’s second administration. It’s also one of the first things any authoritarian movement does upon seizing power.

The Hill - Dec. 11

Johnson needs Dems to pass a stopgap spending bill. Here's what they want.

Given his thin margins in the House and conservatives who tend to always oppose short-term funding fixes, he will almost certainly need to get House Democrats on board.

Politico - Dec. 9

Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates

Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Johnson woos his sharpest critics in preparation for Speaker vote

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is wooing his sharpest critics in the House GOP ahead of his official election for Speaker on the House floor, working to eliminate opposition and secure the strongest ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.

NBC News - Dec. 5

12:30 Report — Republicans’ 2025 game plan

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! What does everyone’s Spotify Wrapped look like this year? Taylor Swift obviously ran away with mine … Here’s what’s happening today: Republicans have *zero* ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

What we know about Trump's plans on foreign policy, tariffs

Tariffs for countries sending goods to the U.S. still appear to be part of President-elect Donald Trump's plans for his second term in the White House. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

It’s Time to Put Everyone on a Performance Improvement Plan

Why does this valuable tool have such a bad reputation? It can be a great way to make your employees’ lives and work better–if approached correctly.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Johnson prepares to put forward another spending plan — but Republicans don't know what it will be

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