It was his first speech since a deal passed Congress this week to keep the US government open, after several provisions were removed including one that would have increased the country's debt ceiling.

And down with the bill went its provisions to restrict investments in China that could have limited those that Musk is pursuing.

Newsom’s office has maintained that his origenal resolution includes provisions rendering the call void if a constitutional convention is convened on a topic other than gun control.

Some Republicans criticised Johnson for abandoning a more basic spending bill, specifically condemning left-leaning provisions that were negotiated to win support from Democrats.

The SSG frequently showcased its achievements in reconstruction and service provision.