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Elon Musk's involvement has dramatically affected the original bipartisan bill, leading to its downfall. In a last-ditch effort, a new proposal backed by President Trump was put forward yesterday, but this, too, failed to garner sufficient support. The latest Republican plan aimed to suspend the debt ceiling for two years, ostensibly providing Trump with more financial freedom to pursue his political agenda. However, the proposal met with resistance, as 38 Republicans joined the Democrats in voting against it.