A House Republican bill aimed at funding the government for three months and suspending the debt ceiling for two years was defeated, with 38 Republicans voting against it along with nearly all Democrats. This setback raises the risk of a partial government shutdown as the deadline approaches. The proposal, influenced by President-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, included a late addition to suspend the debt ceiling, typically a complex negotiation. The bill also proposed $110 billion in disaster and farm aid, reflecting Democratic calls. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s next steps remain uncertain following the substantial intra-party opposition.
