Wasington, D.C., Dec 22, (V7N) - In a dramatic twist, Congress averted a government shutdown on Friday evening, just hours before the midnight deadline. The House passed a bill that was later approved by the Senate, avoiding an impending funding crisis and ensuring government operations would continue. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill promptly.
 
This near-shutdown echoes a similar crisis from 2018, when then-President Trump caused the nation's longest government shutdown days before Christmas. With Trump now president-elect again, the same chaotic tactics seem poised to re-emerge, especially with his influence extending to key figures like Elon Musk.
 
Trump's push for tax breaks for billionaires and his attempts to alter government funding structures were key sticking points. A provision to raise the debt ceiling, which would have facilitated tax cuts for the wealthy, was ultimately removed from the bill.
 
The situation exemplified ongoing divisions within the Republican Party, with some members rejecting Trump's demands and refusing to support his last-minute changes. Despite Trump's attempts to shift the blame, the crisis highlighted his ongoing tendency to create turmoil, leaving others to manage the fallout.
 
This crisis, just before Christmas, raises important questions about the future of governance under Trump, as Democrats look to leverage the chaos and remind voters of the uncertainty that may lie ahead under his leadership.
 
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