President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly informed House Speaker Mike Johnson that he wants the federal debt limit raised before taking office, according to individuals close to both leaders. However, this is one of the few areas where Trump and Johnson appear to be in agreement.
Meanwhile, The Washington Post has been tracking Trump’s choices for his Cabinet and administration. The newspaper recently published articles on Trump’s plans to use his power against the media and how he and Tesla CEO Elon Musk contributed to the recent government shutdown crisis.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/21/trump-musk-shutdown-demands-defeat