How Trump and Elon Musk caused Congress' nightmare before Christmas
It was government shutdown season in Washington, and all through the House, many creatures were stirring — most notably Elon Musk.
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Analysis | Government shutdown looms after Trump slams bipartisan plan
Political commentator Sue O’Connell looks at the political fight, fueled largely by Elon Musk, that has the federal government on the verge of shutting down.
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House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain
The House rejected a bill Thursday to keep the government funded temporarily, after Republican leaders reneged on an earlier bipartisan deal and made modifications to appease President-elect Donald Tr... -
What is the debt ceiling and what happens if the US defaults?
What is the debt ceiling, also known as the debt limit, and how is it tied to government spending? And why would it be such a catastrophe for the U.S. to default on its debt? Here’s what to know... -
Trump calls for abolishing the debt ceiling
In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said getting rid of the debt ceiling entirely would be the “smartest thing it [Congress] could do. I would support that entirely.”