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US Senate approves funding proposal that does not include Trump’s demand to raise debt limit

www.theguardian.com US Senate approves funding proposal that does not include Trump’s demand to raise debt limit

Measure averting government shutdown did not include demand by president-elect to raise debt ceiling

US Senate approves funding proposal that does not include Trump’s demand to raise debt limit

Summary

The U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan stop-gap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, defying Donald Trump’s demand to suspend the debt limit.

Passed with broad support in both chambers, the bill maintains current funding levels while adding $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion for farmers.

Trump’s push for debt ceiling suspension, backed by Elon Musk, caused turmoil among Republicans but failed to pass, highlighting cracks in Trump’s control over the party.

Democrats criticized Musk’s influence, while House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome a necessary compromise for future GOP priorities.

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