Republicans dare Democrats to stop bill averting US government shutdown
Sunday, 9 March 2025 () House Republicans have proposed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, increasing defence funding while cutting nondefence spending. The bill faces opposition from Democrats, who seek equal funding for defence and domestic programs. With President Trump's backing, Republicans aim for a Tuesday vote, risking a Senate filibuster and potential shutdown if it fails.
Representative Tim Walberg (R) Michigan shares his thoughts on whether or not he believes there will be a government shutdown this Friday. He also discusses how the Democrats feel about the House draft funding bill and if he can guarantee if President Trump will spend the money the government has...
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