US President-elect opposes temporary deal to avoid partial government shutdown

The bill would extend government funding through mid-March to maintain the federal budget at its current level of about $6.2 trillion, providing funding for military programs, air traffic controllers and federal oversight agencies.

The bill also provides $100 billion in emergency aid to help states, including North Carolina and Florida, recover from recent natural disasters and other disasters. It also provides $30 billion in aid to farmers, the first pay raise for U.S. lawmakers since 2009, and other provisions.

Speaking on Fox News, Mr. Trump opposed the temporary government funding bill, saying the bill included excessive spending and added provisions that were deemed unnecessary.

Both President-elect Trump and his deputy JD Vance have said they will oppose any deal that does not include an extension of the debt ceiling.

For her part, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre warned that a government shutdown would create instability across the country and harm the American working class.

If no agreement is reached, federal agencies and services will shut down starting December 21, affecting many government operations, including border control.