Live updates: Dodged shutdown highlights divisions; Trump touts election victory at Turning Point

A host of lawmakers took to the Sunday show circuit in the wake of a government spending deal being reached to avoid a shutdown within minutes of the deadline. Ultimately, a shutdown was averted. President Biden signed the legislation on Saturday to prevent a government shutdown after a hectic week as the 118th Congress came...

Dec 22, 2024 - 13:00
Live updates: Dodged shutdown highlights divisions; Trump touts election victory at Turning Point

A host of lawmakers took to the Sunday show circuit in the wake of a government spending deal being reached to avoid a shutdown within minutes of the deadline.

Ultimately, a shutdown was averted. President Biden signed the legislation on Saturday to prevent a government shutdown after a hectic week as the 118th Congress came to a close, which illustrated strains the slim Republican majority is likely to face in January. 

President-elect Trump, meanwhile, is speaking at "America Fest" hosted by Turning Point USA where he is touting his election victory, particularly among Latino men and young people.

Regardless of the turmoil on Capitol Hill, the Trump transition team is barreling ahead with Inauguration Day less than a month away. On Saturday, the former president made several announcements of individuals slated to join his new administration as his inner circle shapes up before he takes office. 

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