House Democrats have made it clear that they are standing firm in the face of Republican demands following the collapse of a year-end spending bill crucial for government funding. The Democrats emerged from a closed-door caucus meeting on Thursday, emphasizing their unwillingness to yield to pressure from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the top House Democratic appropriator, highlighted the extensive bipartisan efforts that went into crafting the now-defunct deal. She pointed out that the responsibility ultimately lies with the GOP, as they controlled the drafting and posting of the bill.
