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US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks with reporters at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC on December 20, 2024. The US House of Representatives voted December 20, 2024 to avert a government shutdown with just hours to spare, with Democrats joining Republicans to advance a funding bill keeping the lights on through mid-March. Lawmakers sent a package to the Senate that would keep federal agencies running through mid-March -- but the upper chamber only has until midnight (0500 GMT) to follow suit or federal agencies will begin shutting. (Photo by Richard PIERRIN / AFP) (Photo by RICHARD PIERRIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Backs Johnson For House Speaker, Criticizes Democrats: ‘It Was a Disaster!’

President-elect Donald Trump put his endorsement behind Mike Johnson for House speaker on Monday after turmoil took place over government funding this month that caused chaos among Republicans and questioned his leadership bid.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 19: The U.S. Capitol is seen as Congress works to pass a government spending bill on December 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. Congress is working to pass a funding bill to avert a government shutdown after House conservatives rejected an earlier bill following strong disapproval from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

House Republicans Agree On New Funding Bill Amid Hopes To Avoid Government Shutdown

House Republicans have quickly reached a new funding deal to stave off a government shutdown on Friday, with President-elect Donald Trump calling on all members of the conference to pass it as soon as Thursday night.

Yellen: U.S. Will Begin “Extraordinary Measures” To Stay Under Debt Limit

with Richard Stern – 01/13/2023