The spending bill includes additional money that could be used to fund a controversial New York and New Jersey infrastructure project. The massive spending bill also contains the Taylor Force Act, which would cut off US aid to the Palestinian Authority until the government there ceases payments to families of terrorists. But despite some negotiations with the White House at the last minute, there was no deal. Ryan's spokesman Doug Andres also released a statement following the meeting: "The speaker met with the President this afternoon to discuss the emerging funding bill. The source said that put everyone into a scramble, including Ryan, who rushed over to the White House to allay the concerns.

Source: CNN March 21, 2018 17:13 UTC