Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
1 week, 3 days ago

Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats under pressure to impose limits on the Trump administration. It would be the best distraction he could ask for from his awful agenda.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, walks with Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., as Senate Democrats gather behind closed doors to mount a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led spending bill that already passed the House, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2025. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, walks with Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., as Senate Democrats gather behind closed doors to mount a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led spending bill that already passed the House, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2025. As the Senate opened Thursday, with one day to go before Friday’s midnight deadline, Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune said, “It’s time for Democrats to fish or cut bait.” Debates over funding the federal government routinely erupt in deadline moments, but this year it’s showing the political leverage of Republicans, newly in majority control of the White House and Congress, and the shortcomings of Democrats, who are finding themselves unable to stop the Trump administration’s march across federal operations. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit “I’m in the camp of like, don’t ever, ever shut the government down,” said Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. Over the next 24 hours, Democrats face this choice: Provide the votes needed to advance the package, which funds government operations through the end of September, or risk a shutdown when money expires midnight Friday.

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'Don't give anything away for nothing': Pelosi piles on to mounting backlash of Schumer
4 days, 19 hours ago

'Don't give anything away for nothing': Pelosi piles on to mounting backlash of Schumer

Raw Story  

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi piled on to the mounting criticism of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer following his decision last week to break with Democrats and support Republicans' stopgap government funding bill. “I myself don’t give away anything for nothing,” Pelosi told reporters during a news conference at a children’s hospital in San Francisco, according to Politico. “I think …

Chuck Schumer Says He Won't Step Aside As Democratic Leader
5 days, 1 hour ago

Chuck Schumer Says He Won't Step Aside As Democratic Leader

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer rejected calls for him to step aside as top Democrat in the Senate over his handling of a government funding bill last week. “I should be the leader,” he said in a Tuesday interview on ABC’s “The View.” “One of the things I am known to be very good at is I …

'Tense and unproductive': Schumer's 'damage control' with liberal groups goes awry
5 days, 16 hours ago

'Tense and unproductive': Schumer's 'damage control' with liberal groups goes awry

Raw Story  

Senate Minority Chuck Schumer met with frustrated liberals on Monday — and it reportedly didn't go well. Democrats have said the bill was crafted without their input, with Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez saying it "codifies much of this chaos that Elon Musk is wreaking havoc on the federal government." On Monday night, Politico reported, citing five anonymous sources, that Schumer …

A politically wounded Schumer seeks to reassure his skeptics
5 days, 18 hours ago

A politically wounded Schumer seeks to reassure his skeptics

CNN  

CNN — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. “I should be the leader,” he said defiantly during a morning appearance on “The View.” Even as the New Yorker draws the wrath of his party for clearing a path for President Donald Trump’s government funding bill last week, he’s doesn’t yet appear to face any …

'Dangerous precedent': Dems fear they just handed GOP a 'playbook' for how to beat them
6 days, 2 hours ago

'Dangerous precedent': Dems fear they just handed GOP a 'playbook' for how to beat them

Raw Story  

Some congressional Democrats fear they've handed Republican lawmakers a "playbook" to pass future spending bills that will give President Donald Trump everything he wants for his agenda, reports a new article in Politico. Their fears were solidified last week when 10 Senate Democrats, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted to pass the funding bill crafted by House Speaker Mike Johnson. …

Schumer Leads Party in Conflict After Retreat on Shutdown
1 week ago

Schumer Leads Party in Conflict After Retreat on Shutdown

Live Mint  

-- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s calculated call to avoid a disruptive government shutdown alienates a political base enraged by President Donald Trump’s policies and frustrated at party elders’ cautious response. Nor did Pelosi, who called the decision to fold “unacceptable.” But they cut straight to Schumer’s central concern that a shutdown would give Trump and Elon Musk carte blanche …

Democratic Party Fractures In Government Shutdown Fight, With Anger Running High
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1 week, 1 day ago

Democratic Party Fractures In Government Shutdown Fight, With Anger Running High

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government. Bloomberg …

Divided Democrats Give Away Their Leverage As Trump Celebrates
1 week, 1 day ago

Divided Democrats Give Away Their Leverage As Trump Celebrates

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― In capitulating to Republicans on their partisan bill funding the government, Democrats may have put their party in an even worse position during the next round of negotiations on spending that is expected later this year. With the GOP controlling both chambers of Congress and the White House, Democrats have precious little leverage to push …

Senate Democrats confront limits of minority power after brutal shutdown vote
1 week, 1 day ago

Senate Democrats confront limits of minority power after brutal shutdown vote

Firstpost  

Democrats were also unable to stop a series of moves by Trump’s administration that would normally be left to Congress under the law, including mass firings across the government Senate Democrats were grim Friday as they left Washington after a brutal 10-week stretch that consistently showed the limits of their power in the minority — and culminated with a deeply …

U.S. Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
1 week, 1 day ago

U.S. Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. But in the end, enough of the Democratic senators decided a government shutdown would be even worse, and backed Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s strategy to allow …

Trump signs a bill funding the government for six months, averting a shutdown
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump signs a bill funding the government for six months, averting a shutdown

LA Times  

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer at the Capitol on Friday, hours before the deadline to avert a government shutdown. President Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats. Democrats said the legislation shortchanges healthcare, housing …

Senate Dems get dressed down on CNN for failing 'test' not to 'blink' and 'caving' to MAGA
1 week, 1 day ago

Senate Dems get dressed down on CNN for failing 'test' not to 'blink' and 'caving' to MAGA

Raw Story  

Rep. Becca Balint, who sits on the House Judiciary Committee, gave Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Senate Democrats a dressing down on CNN for voting in favor of a GOP stopgap funding bill that would avert a government shutdown. CNN's Jake Tapper asked Balint, bluntly, "Why are so many House Democrats mad at Chuck Schumer?" Balint said the …

Top House Democrats Throw Chuck Schumer Under The Bus Amid Funding Fight
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1 week, 1 day ago

Top House Democrats Throw Chuck Schumer Under The Bus Amid Funding Fight

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON – Top House Democrats are throwing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer under the bus after he announced he would help House Republicans pass their extreme spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Incredibly, Schumer’s longtime House counterpart, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, publicly lashed him for setting up “a false choice” between the GOP’s bill and a …

Senate holds much-anticipated vote on GOP funding bill as Dems squabble over support
1 week, 1 day ago

Senate holds much-anticipated vote on GOP funding bill as Dems squabble over support

Raw Story  

The Senate held a key procedural vote Friday afternoon, voting in favor of cloture on the GOP's funding bill and signaling Democrats have the votes to pass the six-month stopgap legislation. Passing the stopgap funding bill at a final vote, expected later Friday, would avert a government shutdown. The funding bill would have to pass through a final vote or …

Senate Advances GOP Funding Bill With Democratic Support
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1 week, 1 day ago

Senate Advances GOP Funding Bill With Democratic Support

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Democrats helped Republicans advance a six-month funding bill on Friday, taking the threat of a government shutdown off the table but sparking fury across the Democratic Party about giving President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk even more power over spending. “Under a shutdown, Trump and Elon Musk would have carte blanche to …

'Very much in disarray': Dem scrambles as CNN host asks if party is in turmoil
1 week, 1 day ago

'Very much in disarray': Dem scrambles as CNN host asks if party is in turmoil

Raw Story  

Sen. Richard Blumenthal shifted the blame to Republicans Friday when CNN's Brianna Keilar claimed the Democratic Party seemed "very much in disarray" — and asked how they planned to fix the problem. Major cracks in the Democratic Party appeared this week as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he planned to vote in favor of the GOP funding bill that …

Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
1 week, 1 day ago

Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald …

'Unacceptable': Pelosi takes veiled shot at Schumer as she urges Dems to reject GOP bill
1 week, 2 days ago

'Unacceptable': Pelosi takes veiled shot at Schumer as she urges Dems to reject GOP bill

Raw Story  

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking a subtle shot at Sen. Chuck Schumer as she urges Democrats in the United States Senate to reject what she describes as a "false choice" between shutting down the federal government and passing a Republican-backed funding package. In a statement released on Friday, Pelosi said that Democrats should not believe they have no …

Trump congratulates Chuck Schumer after Dem announces yes vote
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump congratulates Chuck Schumer after Dem announces yes vote

Raw Story  

Sen. Chuck Schumer is finally earning some praise for his decision to cave on passing the House Republicans' bill to keep the federal government open. Writing on his Truth Social page, Trump praised Schumer for agreeing to vote for the package to keep the government open despite the fact that it does nothing to rein in Trump or Elon Musk …

Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
1 week, 2 days ago

Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. But in the end, enough of the Democratic senators decided a government shutdown would be …

'Cowardice': Schumer's move to avert shutdown outrages social media critics
1 week, 2 days ago

'Cowardice': Schumer's move to avert shutdown outrages social media critics

Raw Story  

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer forced the Democratic caucus into an abrupt about-face after senators publicly said they would oppose the GOP's continuing resolution to keep the government open and allow tech billionaire Elon Musk to continue shuttering government programs. Schumer bucked many in his party and said Democrats would provide enough votes to avert a shutdown. In response to …

Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats are divided
1 week, 2 days ago

Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats are divided

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters as Republicans work to pass an interim spending bill and avoid a partial government shutdown. The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President …

‘Uniting anger’: Democrats fume over Schumer’s handling of funding fight
1 week, 2 days ago

‘Uniting anger’: Democrats fume over Schumer’s handling of funding fight

Politico  

“He’s done a great deal of damage to the party,” said Ezra Levin, co-founder of the liberal group Indivisible, which has scheduled an emergency call Saturday with its New York chapter and other local leaders to “seriously consider if the current leadership is equipped to handle the moment we’re in.” In a remarkable sign of how deep the intraparty frustration …

Trump was poised to have a bad week. Enter Democrats.
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump was poised to have a bad week. Enter Democrats.

Politico  

“I don’t know who the leader of the Democratic Party is, but I know who runs it. It’s Donald Trump,” said Scott Jennings, a GOP strategist and vocal Trump defender who was at one time considered for the White House press secretary post. Even though some former Trump administration officials said Thursday they thought it was unlikely that the federal …

How Each Senator Voted to Fund the Government Through September
1 week, 2 days ago

How Each Senator Voted to Fund the Government Through September

New York Times  

How Each Senator Voted to Fund the Government Through September The Senate voted 62 to 38 to advance a bill to fund the federal government through September and avoid a shutdown on Saturday. Republicans Rep. Bar chart of total votes Yes 62 10 52 Needed to advance No 38 37 1 Yes Needed to advance No Note: Senators Bernie Sanders …

Schumer won't block vote on GOP funding bill — giving up 'rare piece of leverage': report
1 week, 2 days ago

Schumer won't block vote on GOP funding bill — giving up 'rare piece of leverage': report

Raw Story  

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday he will not seek to block a GOP-led continuing resolution to restore government funding, likely signaling the risk of a government shutdown on Friday will be averted, reported the Wall Street Journal. The move, which comes as Schumer has reportedly suggested Democrats have the necessary votes to pass the bill, reflects a …

Chuck Schumer Will Vote To Advance GOP Funding Bill, Signaling Surrender
1 week, 2 days ago

Chuck Schumer Will Vote To Advance GOP Funding Bill, Signaling Surrender

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Thursday that he would vote to advance Republican legislation funding the government, likely easing the way for the bill’s passage as early as Friday. Democrats debated for three straight days about whether to accept a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to continue dismantling the government as …

'They’re totally screwed': GOP gloats that they have Senate Dems cornered on budget
1 week, 3 days ago

'They’re totally screwed': GOP gloats that they have Senate Dems cornered on budget

Raw Story  

The White House is so sure that House Speaker Mike Johnson's funding bill will pass the Senate that President Trump hasn't bothered to reach out to Democrats to make sure they have the support, according to a new article in Politico. In fact, Trump slammed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer this week, "saying he’s 'no longer Jewish' and calling him …

'One-two GOP punch': Analyst sees Democrats embracing a 'gamble' that may backfire
1 week, 3 days ago

'One-two GOP punch': Analyst sees Democrats embracing a 'gamble' that may backfire

Raw Story  

Senate Democrats are facing a dilemma over whether to reach across the aisle to prevent a possible government shutdown or just allow it happen as a form of protest, according to a new report. "The House of Representatives set up the one-two GOP punch by passing a bill to freeze spending at current levels until the end of September — …

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown
1 week, 3 days ago

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown

NPR  

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, says he will vote to keep the government open, signaling a path for Democrats to vote with Republicans to overcome a filibuster in the Senate and pass a six-month spending bill ahead of …

Padilla, Schiff to vote against GOP’s stopgap budget measure as possible shutdown looms
1 week, 3 days ago

Padilla, Schiff to vote against GOP’s stopgap budget measure as possible shutdown looms

LA Times  

Adam Schiff, front, and Alex Padilla say they will vote against a budget measure aimed at funding the federal government through Sept. 30 and avoiding a shutdown. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff say they will vote with most Democrats against a temporary measure to fund the government, paving the way for a possible government shutdown by the end of the …

Senate Democrats Balk At GOP Funding Bill As Government Shutdown Nears
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1 week, 3 days ago

Senate Democrats Balk At GOP Funding Bill As Government Shutdown Nears

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats said they do not have the votes to advance a six-month Republican bill to fund the government, potentially increasing the odds of a shutdown when funding lapses on Friday. Attendees aired concerns that the bill would allow President Donald Trump’s administration to continue slashing federal agencies, since the GOP legislation lacks language explicitly …

'Grandstander!' Trump flips out on far-right GOP lawmaker in overnight rant
1 week, 4 days ago

'Grandstander!' Trump flips out on far-right GOP lawmaker in overnight rant

Raw Story  

Donald Trump continued his attacks on Rep. Thomas Massie for voting against a government funding bill. The House narrowly approved a stopgap measure 217-to-213 to keep the government funded through September, with only Massie voting against it on the GOP side and one Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden, voting in favor, and the president has threatened to back a primary opponent …

Senate Democrats In A Jam On Government Funding
1 week, 4 days ago

Senate Democrats In A Jam On Government Funding

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are facing a difficult decision whether to hold their nose and vote for Republican legislation that would empower President Donald Trump’s administration to continue slashing federal agencies or risk a costly government shutdown later this week. “Instead of working with Democrats to invest in working families and communities all across America, Speaker Johnson …

House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate
1 week, 5 days ago

House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate

NPR  

House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images With a potential government shutdown fast approaching, the House voted 217 to 213 on Tuesday to approve a short-term spending bill that would fund the government through the end of September. GOP leaders argued the bill was largely a "clean" …

House passes funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline in win for Republicans
1 week, 5 days ago

House passes funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline in win for Republicans

CNN  

CNN — Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday succeeded in a high-stakes House vote to pass President Donald Trump’s plan to fund the government into the fall, overcoming far-right opposition as the GOP scrambles to avert a government shutdown Friday at midnight. While the fate of the measure remains uncertain, House Republicans cheered the passage of their bill as a major …

'What is your plan?' Chuck Schumer cornered on MSNBC over failure to confront Trump
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'What is your plan?' Chuck Schumer cornered on MSNBC over failure to confront Trump

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Wednesday morning, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was called out by co-host Joe Scarborough over criticism from his fellow Democrats that he and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are failing to stand up to Donald Trump. With Schumer on to provide a postmortem of Trump's abrasive address before both chambers of Congress …

Dems torn between their best leverage against Trump and protecting federal workers: report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Dems torn between their best leverage against Trump and protecting federal workers: report

Raw Story  

Democrats are reportedly torn on whether to use a major leverage device that could derail Republicans from enacting President Donald Trump's MAGA agenda — as it would likely further harm already reeling federal workers. With Republicans in control of Congress by a narrow margin, Democrats have few options to force the GOP to hit the brakes on their planned Medicaid …

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
1 month ago

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote

LA Times  

Republican senators pushed a $340-billion budget framework to passage early Friday, chugging through an all-night session and Democratic opposition in a step toward unleashing money the Trump administration says it needs for mass deportations and border security that top their agenda. “What we’re doing today is jumpstarting a process that will allow the Republican Party to meet President Trump’s immigration …

'Help steady the ship': Charles Schumer undercuts angry Dems' vow to obstruct GOP
1 month, 1 week ago

'Help steady the ship': Charles Schumer undercuts angry Dems' vow to obstruct GOP

Raw Story  

Sen. Andy Kim implied Sunday that he would be open to shutting down the government to block the GOP's budget demands — joining others eager to thwart the GOP by refusing to work with them. Their Senate leader Chuck Schumer, however, undercut that on Monday when he indicated Democrats would use their votes to help "steady the ship." “In a …

Schumer suggests Senate Democrats will collaborate with Republicans to avoid government shutdown
1 month, 1 week ago

Schumer suggests Senate Democrats will collaborate with Republicans to avoid government shutdown

Salon  

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday "Democrats stand ready" to help avoid a government shutdown next month, writing in a letter to colleagues that his caucus "will use our votes to help steady the ship." Last week House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was "trying to get a top-line number" for such a resolution but complained that Democrats had …

Senate Dems hatch plan for all-nighter to oppose a Project 2025 architect
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Senate Dems hatch plan for all-nighter to oppose a Project 2025 architect

Raw Story  

Senate Democrats are planning a full night of speeches in opposition to Russell Vought's nomination to head up the Office of Management and Budget. Vought, who was instrumental in creating the right-wing to-do list "Project 2025," is expected to be confirmed in a vote Thursday evening. According to a Senate release posted online by journalist David Corn, "As the architect …

'They have to get their act together': Senate Republicans turn on House GOP lawmakers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'They have to get their act together': Senate Republicans turn on House GOP lawmakers

Raw Story  

In interviews with NOTUS, several Republican Party senators expressed dismay and disgust with their GOP counterparts in the House over fears they will once again spiral into chaos trying to pick the next speaker. As Riley Rogerson of NOTUS wrote, House Republicans are trying a "shake off a close call with a government shutdown and prepare for Donald Trump’s first …

US Senate passes urgent funding bill to avert govt shutdown, saves Christmas for 800,000 workers
3 months ago

US Senate passes urgent funding bill to avert govt shutdown, saves Christmas for 800,000 workers

Live Mint  

The US Congress averted a government shutdown early Saturday after weeks of negotiations that went down to the wire, as the Senate rubber-stamped a bill passed earlier by the House to fund federal agencies through mid-March. Earlier the US House of Representatives voted late Friday to avert a potential government shutdown, securing a vital funding package that would keep federal …

House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline
3 months ago

House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline

New Indian Express  

The new 118-page package would fund the government at current levels through March and adds $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers. The federal debt limit expires Jan. 1, and Trump doesn't want the first months of his new administration saddled with tough negotiations in Congress to lift the nation's borrowing capacity. “Congress must …

“Who is in charge?”: Top Democrats criticize Musk’s role in government shutdown drama
3 months ago

“Who is in charge?”: Top Democrats criticize Musk’s role in government shutdown drama

Salon  

Prominent Democrats lambasted Elon Musk’s influence on negotiations to avert this weekend’s potential government shutdown, questioning his behind-the-scenes role in shaping Republican strategy. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, said Musk’s involvement suggested he was “calling the shots for Trump and Republicans,” asking pointedly, “Who is in charge?” The criticism followed a turbulent week on Capitol …

'Foolish': McConnell blasts Republicans pushing Christmas shutdown in leadership farewell
3 months ago

'Foolish': McConnell blasts Republicans pushing Christmas shutdown in leadership farewell

Raw Story  

Sen. Mitch McConnell gave a leadership farewell speech in the Senate on Friday as he prepares to step down as Senate Republican Leader, reported CNN — and took a parting shot at his colleagues in the House whose last-minute obedience to threats from tech billionaire Elon Musk led to a bipartisan funding agreement falling apart, and a possible government shutdown. …

Johnson schedules doomed show vote on funding plan before pivoting to next step
6 months ago

Johnson schedules doomed show vote on funding plan before pivoting to next step

CNN  

CNN — Speaker Mike Johnson has set up a Wednesday vote on a six-month GOP government funding plan that is expected to fail, as the Louisiana Republican is under pressure to show the bill cannot pass before pivoting to the next step. The GOP presidential nominee has said that if Republicans don’t receive “absolute assurances” on election security, they should …

Schumer Warns of Government Shutdown Ahead of Sept. 30 Deadline
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Schumer Warns of Government Shutdown Ahead of Sept. 30 Deadline

Live Mint  

-- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the importance of avoiding a government shutdown on Sept. 30, as lawmakers return to Washington after the August break with the US election ahead in November. In a letter to his Democratic colleagues on Sunday, Schumer said his party favors a short-term funding extension, known as a continuing resolution, and called on Republicans …

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