Government funding plan collapses as Trump vetoes bipartisan deal

The deal, a "continuing resolution", was agreed upon by Congress to keep the government funded until mid-March, but Trump and several of his allies, including JD Vance, have expressed opposition to the additional spending included in the resolution. Trump has instead called on Republicans to be "SMART and TOUGH" and not give in to Democratic demands. He argues that Democrats should be "called out" if they threaten to shut down the government unless their demands are met. This move is seen as a display of dominance from Trump, who is still a month away from taking office.