Barbara Spunn
Appearances
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-18-2024 7PM EST
After intense pressure from billionaire advisor Elon Musk, President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance are calling on Republicans to reject the bill. The short-term measure includes over $100 billion towards disaster aid and farm subsidies, among other things. In a statement, Trump and Vance called for a bill they say doesn't include any legislative wins for Democrats.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-18-2024 7PM EST
This leaves Republicans scrambling to keep the government open, right as Congress is also prepping to go home for the holidays. Barbara Sprint, NPR News, the Capitol.