Government shutdown looms after Musk, Trump scuttle budget deal

Dec. 19, 2024 Business & Economy

On X, Elon Musk tried to kill a short-term budget agreement between Democrats and Republicans. Congress has until midnight Friday to strike a deal to avert a shutdown.

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Credits

Guest:

Lisa Mascaro - Chief Congressional Correspondent, AP - @LisaMascaro

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Zeke Reed, Nihar Patel

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