3 h. ago Scott Bessent rejects NBC host’s narrative that Trump is to blame for ongoing shutdown

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blamed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for prolonging the government shutdown, saying Democrats need to vote to reopen the government.

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25 h. ago FAA Announces Halt of Flights to Los Angeles Due to Staffing Issues During Schumer Shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that flights to Los Angeles, California, were halted due to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown, according to multiple reports. The post FAA Announces Halt of Flights to Los Angeles Due to Staffing Issues During Schumer Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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65 h. ago Schumer accuses Trump of 'skipping town' during shutdown as president heads to Asia for trade talks

Sen. Chuck Schumer blasts President Donald Trump for leaving the United States for Asia during the government shutdown, accusing the president of "skipping town."

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3 d. ago Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency Over Concerns SNAP Benefits Will 'Run Out' During Schumer Shutdown

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) declared a State of Emergency on Thursday over concerns that funding for SNAP benefits would run out at the beginning of November as the government shutdown continues. The post Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency Over Concerns SNAP Benefits Will ‘Run Out’ During Schumer Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Johnson shuts down House to pressure Schumer as government standstill nears one month

House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled legislative session for another week in a bid to pressure Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer amid the government shutdown.

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4 d. ago Schumer's shutdown is leaving our troops and their families high and dry

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's government shutdown forces military families into financial hardship as base services close and troop moves halt.

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4 d. ago Sen. Cory Booker Blames Trump for Food Stamp Cuts Caused by Schumer Shutdown

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is blaming President Trump for the government shutdown's impact on food stamps, accusing him of "withholding the money." The post Sen. Cory Booker Blames Trump for Food Stamp Cuts Caused by Schumer Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Exclusive — Sen. Sheehy: Zohran Mamdani the Real Leader of the Democrat Party, Chuck Schumer Working for Him

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) talked about the government shutdown. Sheehy said, “It is about the survival of Chuck Schumer and his primary that he’s going to lose to AOC and it’s about a party that The post Exclusive — Sen. Sheehy: Zohran Mamdani the Real Leader of the Democrat Party, Chuck Schumer Working for Him appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Report: Military Families Left in Limbo as Schumer Shutdown Rages On

Military families have been living with uncertainty as the government shutdown rages on, with the healthcare system warning of lapses in the ability to process or pay medical claims and most recent Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders being frozen in limbo. The post Report: Military Families Left in Limbo as Schumer Shutdown Rages On appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Trump says Schumer, Senate Democrats holding government 'hostage' with shutdown: 'We will not be extorted'

President Donald Trump says Republicans "will not be extorted" by Senate Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown, which is now in its 21st day.

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7 d. ago Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) officials alerted more than 3.5 million low-income residents — including 1.7 million children — that November food benefits will be cut off if Democrats continue blocking budget negotiations in Washington. Republicans say the shutdown stems from Democratic demands to expand Obamacare benefits to illegal aliens, a move GOP leaders refuse to fund. With SNAP funding set to expire, Texas is complying with federal directives to halt payments, leaving vulnerable families at risk as the Schumer-led standoff drags on. The post Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago 'Goofballs' and hostages: GOP senators say Schumer's shutdown tactics destroying the Senate

Senate Republicans worry that Senate Democrats are creating a new blueprint for future funding fights but aren't ready to negotiate with on demands until after the government reopens.

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1 week ago Johnson shutters House again in bid to keep shutdown heat on Schumer

Speaker Mike Johnson extends House recess through Oct. 23, maintaining pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as the government shutdown continues.

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1 week ago Thune slams Schumer's 'kingmaker' politics, refuses to 'kiss the ring' in shutdown talks

Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Obamacare subsidies as Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., promotes bottom-up leadership approach during shutdown.

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1 week ago Cruz: Shutdown Driven by Democrat Desire for Free Health Care for Illegals, Schumer's 'Political Crisis'

Wednesday on FNC's "Hannity," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) argued that Democrat opposition to reopening the federal government was driven by two factors — Democrats seeking to fund health care for illegal immigrants and the in-state politics for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The post Cruz: Shutdown Driven by Democrat Desire for Free Health Care for Illegals, Schumer’s ‘Political Crisis’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Khanna: People Don't Blame Schumer for Shutdown, They Think 'He's Too Ineffective'

During a town hall on NewsNation on Wednesday, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) stated that nobody believes that Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is responsible for the government shutdown because “The country thinks he’s too ineffective to actually be The post Khanna: People Don’t Blame Schumer for Shutdown, They Think ‘He’s Too Ineffective’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Bernie Sanders clashes with town hall attendee over Schumer leadership during shutdown

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., briefly clashed with a CNN town hall attendee Wednesday over whether the shutdown reflects Sen. Chuck Schumer’s, D-N.Y., leadership.

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1 week ago Trump Signs Memo Directing Hegseth to Ensure U.S. Troops Receive Paychecks Despite Schumer Shutdown

President Donald Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to ensure that U.S. service members receive their next paychecks, despite the government shutdown stretching into its fifteenth day. The post Trump Signs Memo Directing Hegseth to Ensure U.S. Troops Receive Paychecks Despite Schumer Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Kennedy likens Senate dysfunction to 'game room in a mental hospital' as shutdown hits third week

Republican lawmakers Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Steve Scalise blame Chuck Schumer and Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown into its third week.

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2 w. ago Schumer Shutdown Halts TRICARE Medical Payments for Military, Families

As the Schumer shutdown moves through its second week, health care providers are not being compensated for services provided to military service members and their families. Some doctors and health care providers in San Antonio who rely on TRICARE to pay for services provided to military members and dependents say they are now starting to feel the pinch. The post Schumer Shutdown Halts TRICARE Medical Payments for Military, Families — Jeopardizes Care appeared first on Breitbart.

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