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Senate's 'Corrupt Jackpot' Sparks House Shutdown Showdown

11/13/2025

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A provision in a GOP spending bill added by Senate Majority Leader John Thune would let eight Republican senators receive taxpayer-funded payouts, described by Representative Jamie Raskin as a 'corrupt million-dollar jackpot'.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls it 'insanity' and warns of self-dealing.
Some House Republicans fear removing it would delay the bill and prolong Oct 1 shutdown.
The House will vote on the deal soon.

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Story summary

A provision in a GOP spending bill added by Senate Majority Leader John Thune would let eight Republican senators receive taxpayer-funded payouts, described by Representative Jamie Raskin as a 'corrupt million-dollar jackpot'.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls it 'insanity' and warns of self-dealing.
Some House Republicans fear removing it would delay the bill and prolong Oct 1 shutdown.
The House will vote on the deal soon.