House lawmakers are currently in negotiations for a new government funding bill following President-elect Donald Trump's rejection of a bipartisan deal earlier this week. The deadline for Congress to agree on a funding bill and have it signed by President Joe Biden to avoid a government shutdown is looming at the end of Friday night.
President-elect Biden is urging Republicans to take a firm stance on spending by including a debt limit increase in the final text of the bill. Negotiations are primarily taking place in the House, with top appropriators in the Senate lacking guidance on the House's path forward at this critical hour.
