The online version of From the Politics Desk is a newsletter that provides the latest reporting and analysis on politics from the White House, Capitol Hill, and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, senior political reporter Jonathan Allen discusses how President-elect Donald Trump is bringing chaos back to Washington even before taking office. The newsletter also covers the House Republicans’ new spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, endorsed by Trump, but facing opposition from Democrats.
The 116-page bill would fund the government through March 14 and extend the nation’s debt limit, addressing key requests from Trump. It includes disaster relief funding and extends the farm bill, while omitting provisions that angered Trump and his allies. Despite the chaos surrounding the bill, Trump’s involvement has been prominent, overshadowing sitting President Joe Biden.
The newsletter also highlights that to win a second term, Trump did not campaign on creating crises but rather focused on policy goals. However, Trump’s involvement in the government shutdown battle is a reminder of the chaos he can bring. The episode showcases Trump’s willingness to court chaos as an opportunity to gain an advantage, as seen during his first term in office. The newsletter also features top stories on how lawyers are preparing to defend against potential Trump administration actions, election results in battleground states, and legal developments related to Trump and his allies.
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