US government funding is at risk due to a disagreement over disaster relief money. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan for a deal to avoid a shutdown has been rejected by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The two men are now threatening to shut down the government, sparking concerns about the impact on vital services. With just a month left before President Trump returns to office, the situation is becoming increasingly dire.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-19/trump-musk-threaten-us-shutdown-and-shake-up-republican-party