Trump House allies call for government shutdown while Johnson scrambles for a new deal

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Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s allies in the House are calling for a government shutdown amid chaos in the lower chamber after House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) continuing resolution fell apart in a matter of hours Wednesday.

House Republicans are now openly calling for a government shutdown just days before the Christmas holiday. 

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