A bipartisan agreement to avert a government shutdown has fallen apart, leading to accusations and uncertainty about the future of federal funding. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized House Republicans for reneging on the deal, which would have provided disaster relief and kept the government operating. Jeffries stated the agreement had been reached by both parties in both chambers of Congress and included provisions for disaster assistance. He expressed disappointment that Republicans unilaterally decided to break the agreement, potentially harming Americans nationwide.

The collapse of the deal has sparked a scramble among House GOP leaders to find an alternative solution before the Friday deadline. The national debt continues to climb, reaching over $36 trillion, with a budget deficit of $1.834 trillion in the last fiscal year.

Adding fuel to the fire, Elon Musk, appointed by President-elect Trump as co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), criticized the proposed continuing resolution (CR) bill as being full of "pork." Musk engaged with Jeffries on social media, questioning the public's perception of the situation. He also expressed his belief that the rejection of the initial deal was a positive outcome for the country.

President-elect Trump voiced strong opposition to the bill, raising concerns about its cost and the inclusion of a debt ceiling extension. He argued that passing the CR without addressing the debt ceiling would create a "nasty trap" set by Democrats and disadvantage his incoming administration. Trump threatened to primary any Republican who supported the bill in its current form, emphasizing the need for negotiations to be completed before he takes office in January 2025.

The 1,547-page CR, released Tuesday evening, faced immediate backlash from conservative House Republicans due to its policy riders related to healthcare, ethanol fuel, and a pay raise for lawmakers. The bill also includes $100 billion in disaster aid and funding for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The inclusion of these provisions, rather than a "clean" funding extension, has fueled opposition and contributed to the current impasse.