Congressional Democrats demand assurance that President Trump spends allocated money as appropriated in new spending bill to avoid government shutdown. Clash over Impoundment Control Act and constitutional scholars' arguments. Government funding history and negotiations highlighted.
Key Points
Congressional Democrats demand assurance on spending
Clash over Impoundment Control Act and constitutional arguments
History of government funding through stopgap bills
Negotiation challenges between parties
Pros
Efforts to prevent government shutdown
Highlighting of mentorship stories in new book 'Who Believed in You?'
Cons
Clash over Impoundment Control Act
Negotiation challenges between Democrats and Republicans