Trump News for Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands
Chicago Tribune
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 — days before a deadline when federal funding runs out.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:55 PM
Senators Baffled as Trump, Musk Throw Last-Minute Wrench Into Spending Plan
Newsweek
Democratic and Republican senators were stunned when Trump and Musk tanked a bipartisan agreement to avoid a government shutdown.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:49 PM
JetBlue CEO Calls For ATC And Outdated Tech Overhaul As Trump Prepares To Take Office
Simple Flying
A new GAO audit reveals the FAA's aging and slow-to-modernize air traffic control systems, with many critical systems at risk of failure.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:43 PM
Veterans who served with Trump Defense pick Pete Hegseth in combat rave about his brains and valor: 'Breathes the military'
New York Post
Two veterans who served with Secretary of Defense designee Pete Hegseath recounted his valor in combat during their service with him in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:41 PM
SC looks to impose Medicaid work requirement under Trump administration
WIS10
Many South Carolinians receiving government health benefits could soon be required to work to retain this coverage.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:35 PM
Eric Adams slams Dems for comparing Trump to Hitler
New York Post
Mayor Eric Adams blamed out-of-touch Democrats for President-elect Donald Trump's victory -- saying they were too busy comparing him to Hitler to discuss real issues affecting American people.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:28 PM
Trump urges US lawmakers to reject spending bill, raising shutdown odds
The Indian Express
It would be the first government shutdown since one that extended through December 2018 into 2019, during Trump's first four-year White House term.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:12 PM
Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves
CBC.ca
The running gag about Canada as a 51st state is clearly generating a torrent of yuk-yuks on Fox News, and indignation from Trump's critics. However, new statements from his transition team, press secretary and Capitol Hill Republicans could ultimately point to a more hopeful development for Canada.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:11 PM
Trump wants US spending bill rejected, shutdown odds up
The Canberra Times
Donald Trump and JD Vance want US lawmakers to pass a different temporary spending bill to the one...
Dec 18, 2024, 11:06 PM
US President-elect Donald Trump appears in his new hairstyle, netizens say ‘The ultimate hat hair’
Livemint
The President-elect was seen at Trump International Gold Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, and greeted a roaring crowd of admirers.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:06 PM