Trump, Musk push Republicans to reject government funding deal

A funding plan to avoid a government shutdown is teetering on the brink after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk weighed in against, causing the deal to fall apart. With a Friday deadline looming, lawmakers are racing to avoid a shutdown that would leave federal workers and military families without a paycheck around the holidays. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

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What we're watching: Republicans scramble on government funding

Politico - 3h
Trump, Egged On by Musk, Condemns Spending Deal, Raising Fears of Government Shutdown

The president-elect weighed in against the huge spending package after Elon Musk had spent the day warning Republicans not to support it. The blowup left the compromise on life support.
The New York Times - 2h
Trump joins Elon Musk in opposing House GOP's government funding bill

President-elect Donald Trump came out against a government funding bill backed by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
CNBC - 2h
What Senate Republicans are saying after Trump tanks government funding bill

Senate Republicans weigh in on new government funding challenges as clock ticks.
ABC News - 6h
Trump opposes funding bill, pushing government closer to a shutdown

President-elect Donald Trump opposes a short-term bill or CR to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, throwing Congress into chaos days before the deadline.
NBC News - 18h
Lawmakers signal movement toward government funding deal

Top Republicans are signaling progress in government funding talks as leaders look to clinch a deal ahead of a looming Friday deadline. House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.) told reporters ...
The Hill - 2d
Lawmakers edge closer to deal on government funding

Lawmakers say they are edging closer to a deal to keep the government's lights on in nine days but are still trying to work out differences over disaster aid and potential add-ons to the bill. ...
The Hill - Dec. 11
Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.
Inc. - Dec. 5
Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

The judge upheld her previous decision, saying board members who set the pay were too heavily influenced by Mr Musk.
BBC News - Dec. 3