Trump Throws Wrench in Government Shutdown Plan

President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a government shutdown, demanding renegotiations. This led to chaos as Republicans sought Trump's guidance. A controversial inclusion was raising the debt limit, which many Republicans oppose. The situation showcases Trump's influence and the challenges facing the GOP leadership.

President-elect Donald Trump abruptly intervened on Wednesday, rejecting a bipartisan plan aimed at averting a government shutdown just before a crucial funding deadline.

His demands have thrown Congress into disarray as House Speaker Mike Johnson scrambles to formulate a new strategy before Friday's deadline to maintain government operations.

With Trump's insistence on renegotiating, the proposed plan, which included a contentious debt limit increase, faces severe criticism, revealing the Republican party's internal conflicts and dependence on Trump's leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)