Can the President bypass Congress to pay troops amid shutdown? Jennifer Scholtes and Meredith Lee Hill reveal U.S. lawmakers' mixed reactions as Trump ensures military pay during the extended government shutdown, raising constitutional and legal concerns. Explore bipartisan fears over executive overreach and funding transparency. Read more:
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GOP lawmakers frustrated by Trump’s latest power grab — but support the 'desired result'
The partial shutdown of the United States' federal government continues to drag on after more than a month. Thousands of federal workers remain furloughed, while workers deemed essential — such as air traffic controllers — are required to show up for work but with partial or no pay.President Donald ...
Alternet.orgAs per #JenniferScholtes of #Politico
«Congressional leaders have clinched a deal on overall #budget totals that could pave the way for a broader government funding compromise in the coming weeks — further enraging #Speaker #MikeJohnson’s right flank.»
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/07/congress-spending-deal-shutdown-00134200
Johnson strikes his first bipartisan deal — a $1.7T funding accord
Ahead of a government shutdown cliff on Jan. 19, angst among House Republicans could still derail efforts to avert a funding lapse.
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