U.S. President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate, just days before a deadline when federal funding runs out. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Thursday December 19, 2024.
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