The US government is on the brink of a shutdown as President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk blocked a short-term spending bill orchestrated by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill, which included $100 billion in aid for Americans affected by national disasters and economic aid for farmers, was met with opposition from Trump and Musk, who claimed it was full of "pork" spending. The move has plunged the capital into chaos, with Johnson's job in jeopardy and Democrats demoralized. The crisis highlights the challenges Trump may face in his second term, including finding a way to govern and pass his policy agenda, including tax cuts and immigration overhauls.