President Biden signed legislation on Saturday to prevent a government shutdown after a hectic week as the 118th Congress came to a close, which illustrated strains the slim Republican majority is likely to face in January.Â
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) future at the helm of the House is increasingly uncertain after these chaotic spending negotiations thrust divisions in the GOP into focus.
Meanwhile, Congress, late on Friday, passed a big Social Security bill, which further divided Republicans.
Regardless of the turmoil on Capitol Hill, the Trump transition team is barreling ahead with Inauguration Day less than a month away. On Saturday, the former president made several announcements of individuals slated to join his new administration as his inner circle shapes up before he takes office.Â
On Sunday, Trump is slated to speak at American Fest in Phoenix following former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)
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