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Government Shutdown Looms as Funding Plan is Rejected
As the U.S. government faces a potential shutdown, the Republican-led House of Representatives has recently voted against a temporary funding proposal backed by President-elect Donald Trump. This critical decision comes just hours before a looming midnight deadline for government funding. The rejection underscored the fractious political landscape as both parties struggle to reach a consensus.
The failed bill aimed to push the debt ceiling to January of 2027 while also including provisions for disaster relief and aid to farmers. However, it was ultimately defeated due to pushback from conservative factions within the Republican Party and near-unanimous opposition from Democrats.