Fox News - Dems could be handing a ‘loaded gun’ to Trump with the US's debt ceiling, rep warns
The Senate passed a government funding bill just after the deadline, sending it to President Biden's desk. Despite multiple revisions, many Republicans opposed the bill, but some, like Congressman Mike Lawler, supported it. The bill did not address Donald Trump's demand to extend or eliminate the debt ceiling, which is expected to be reached by June next year. Lawler emphasized the need to address past debts and criticized the debt ceiling as a political tool. He noted that Republicans aim to control Washington next year to manage federal spending better. Lawler also discussed the political implications of removing Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the importance of maintaining leadership to certify the election results and ensure government functionality.
Key Points:
- The Senate passed a government funding bill, but it faced opposition from many Republicans.
- The bill did not include Trump's request to address the debt ceiling, which will be a major issue next year.
- Congressman Lawler supports lifting the debt ceiling to manage past debts, criticizing its use as a political tool.
- Republicans plan to focus on reducing federal spending with potential control of Washington next year.
- Maintaining leadership in Congress is crucial for certifying election results and ensuring government stability.