12 h. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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 MORNING GLORY: Senator Chuck Schumer must end his government shutdown

Senate Democrats need five more votes to pass the clean continuing resolution as the government shutdown continues, with Republicans demanding negotiations on spending bills.

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1 week ago Senate Confirms More Than 100 Trump Nominees During Schumer Shutdown

The U.S. Senate voted 51-47 to confirm more than 100 of President Donald Trump's nominees on Tuesday, during the seventh day of the government shutdown. The post Senate Confirms More Than 100 Trump Nominees During Schumer Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Schumer's shutdown holds as Senate Dems block GOP bid to reopen government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., needs eight Democrats to end the shutdown, but Senate Minority Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., insists President Trump must approve the deal first.

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2 w. ago Schumer's shutdown scheme explained: Dems double down on Obamacare credits as standoff drags on

The government shutdown enters its sixth day as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands a deal on expiring Obamacare tax credits before reopening.

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2 w. ago Ted Cruz: 'The Government Will Reopen When Schumer's Temper Tantrum Ends'

During Saturday's broadcast of FNC's "Life, Liberty & Levin," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) blamed the federal government shutdown on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The post Ted Cruz: ‘The Government Will Reopen When Schumer’s Temper Tantrum Ends’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Government shutdown drags into weekend as Senate Democrats block GOP plan

Government shutdown to roll into weekend as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands bipartisan negotiations on continuing resolution and healthcare credits.

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2 w. ago House GOP Whip Tom Emmer: 'Scared Old Man' Democrat Chuck Schumer to Blame for Government Shutdown

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) is laying blame for the government shutdown at the feet of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The post House GOP Whip Tom Emmer: ‘Scared Old Man’ Democrat Chuck Schumer to Blame for Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago MORNING GLORY: The Beltway bubble leads Democrats off a political cliff

Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer faces mounting pressure as government shutdown continues, with some observers predicting rising costs for Democrats.

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2 w. ago Vance blames Schumer's fear of AOC primary challenge as shutdown cause

Vice President JD Vance blames Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for the government shutdown, claiming Schumer fears a primary challenge from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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3 w. ago GOP senator blasts Schumer, Dems as 'forcing' shutdown while demanding price tag report

GOP and Democratic leaders are still at an impasse on a government funding extension with the Sept. 30 deadline approaching, risking partial shutdown of the federal government.

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