President-elect Trump scored a major legislative win Friday as the House passed a clean government funding bill just before the midnight deadline to avert a government shutdown. While Democrats fought to push through a bloated, 1,500-page bill packed with pork, Trump cut it down to a lean 120 pages while still delivering on critical disaster aid and economic support for farmers. The measure now heads to the Senate for final consideration.-The resolution slashed 1,000 pages from the original proposal, removing Democrat-backed items like lawmaker pay raises, January 6th Committee protections, and funding for a State Department agency tied to censorship. Provides $29 billion for FEMA, $20 billion for agricultural disaster assistance, and $10 billion in direct aid to farmers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through strategic Truth Social posts and behind-the-scenes guidance, Trump blocked the bloated Democratic proposal and ensured passage of a no-nonsense funding package. - While Trump played a decisive role in crafting the resolution, President Biden was notably absent from the process. Democrats struggled to defend their 1,500-page draft as Trump made the case for a streamlined approach that puts farmers and disaster victims first. The resolution now heads to the Senate, where its passage would solidify Trump’s legislative victory and further highlight his commitment to reducing waste and focusing on the needs of everyday Americans. Winners include disaster victims and farmers, who will benefit from critical aid, while career politicians and K Street lobbyists are left without their pork-filled agenda. -
