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Budget fight previews future Trump showdowns in Congress
A narrowly avoided shutdown followed a budget deal as President-elect Trump failed to secure a debt limit raise. The episode underlined deep Republican dissent, with threatening posts and shifting demands pointing to more clashes in 2025. Musk allies leveraged opposition, while Democrats framed the outcome as a compromise keeping government functioning.
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