Carolina Senators Push for Hurricane Relief in Government Funding Talks

Republican lawmakers threaten to block funding bill unless disaster aid for hurricane victims is included.

Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) demand billions in disaster relief for states affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The lawmakers have vowed to oppose any stopgap funding measure that excludes hurricane aid, with Tillis threatening a filibuster.
Speaker Mike Johnson's proposed bill includes $100 billion in disaster relief, but Tillis argues the amount is insufficient to meet recovery needs.
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance have expressed support for including disaster relief in a clean funding package.
Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a funding bill and avoid a government shutdown, with negotiations ongoing.