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.

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G.O.P. Spending Hawks Defy Trump on the Debt Limit, Previewing More Clashes

President-elect Donald J. Trump is known for his tight grip on members of his party, but the rare rejection of his demand to raise the debt limit reflected a disconnect that could plague his policy ...
The New York Times - 1h
House Republicans float a debt limit, spending pact deal — with themselves

Politico - 5h
Trump Tossed a Debt Limit Grenade Into Spending Talks. Here’s Why.

President-elect Donald J. Trump was forced to negotiate with Democrats over the borrowing cap during his first term.
The New York Times - 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 - 21h
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 - 23h
Trump shakes up spending talks with call to eliminate debt ceiling

President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.
CBS News - 1d
Trump: Republicans who back spending bill without debt increase should face primary

President-elect Trump on Wednesday said any Republican lawmaker who backs a continuing resolution without including an increase to the debt limit should face a primary challenge, placing the issue ...
The Hill - 1d
Elon Musk: Anyone who votes for spending deal should lose reelection

Tech mogul Elon Musk continued his tirade against the newly unveiled end-of-year funding deal Wednesday, calling for any lawmaker who supports the continuing resolution to be voted out of office. ...
The Hill - 2d
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