Democrats Pledge to Fight Through Christmas on Funding Against Trump’s Demands

Funding Crisis: A Bipartisan Battle

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.) announced plans to stay in Washington through Christmas to resist President-elect Trump’s demand to strip crucial provisions from a government funding bill set to extend through 2025. Murray criticized billionaire Elon Musk, a key Trump adviser, for derailing the bipartisan bill released earlier this week.

Bipartisan Agreement Under Threat

Murray emphasized the potential ramifications of allowing Musk, an unelected figure, to influence governmental research funding for pediatric cancer and other pivotal policies. “We had a bipartisan deal — we should stick to it,” she remarked, underscoring the importance of adhering to the negotiated bipartisan funding agreement that promises disaster relief and essential policy reforms.

Future Sessions Likely This Christmas

• Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged a return to the original resolution.
• Warning of an impending government shutdown, Schumer highlighted the urgency of bipartisan cooperation.
• Lawmakers anticipate a potential session during Christmas week to address the crisis.

Lawmakers express concern over a possible government shutdown as negotiations weigh heavily on the Senate floor, with both parties feeling the pressure to reach a sustainable agreement.