18 h. ago 5 Democrats Who May Fold Under Pressure to End Government Shutdown

Senate Republicans need five more votes from Democrats to pass their continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government, with some eyeing moderates from the other side of the aisle who may be convinced to cross over. The post 5 Democrats Who May Fold Under Pressure to End Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago Exclusive: ICE Agents Arrest Gang Member, Carjacker, Kidnapper Despite No Pay due to Government Shutdown

ICE agents arrested a gang member, carjacker, and kidnapper, among other criminal illegal aliens, on Wednesday. The post Exclusive: ICE Agents Arrest Gang Member, Carjacker, Kidnapper Despite No Pay due to Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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24 h. ago ICE Agents Continue Arresting Convicted Killers, Child Rapists in Spite of Government Shutdown

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say arrests and deportations of criminal illegal aliens will continue despite a government shutdown.  The post ICE Agents Continue Arresting Convicted Killers, Child Rapists in Spite of Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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24 h. ago Hakeem Jeffries Contradicts Fellow Democrats, Claims Government Shutdown Is Not over Giving Healthcare to Illegal Aliens

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is contradicting fellow Democrats on the government shutdown, claiming the party is not looking to provide healthcare benefits to illegal aliens. The post Hakeem Jeffries Contradicts Fellow Democrats, Claims Government Shutdown Is Not over Giving Healthcare to Illegal Aliens appeared first on Breitbart.

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28 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel Calls Trump a 'Son of a Bitch,’ Says Government Shutdown Allows Him to ‘Say Whatever We Want’

Jimmy Kimmel has used consecutive nightly appearances to castigate President Donald Trump while claiming he can say whatever he wants with freedom of speech as his ally during the government shutdown. The post Jimmy Kimmel Calls Trump a ‘Son of a Bitch,’ Says Government Shutdown Allows Him to ‘Say Whatever We Want’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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42 h. ago Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites close

The government shutdown has sparked intense political battles, with both parties blaming each other even as major job cuts — and major disruptions to iconic sites like the Liberty Bell and Pearl Harbor — have begun taking hold The post Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites close appeared first on Boston.com.

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48 h. ago RNC: 'Democrats Are Solely Responsible for this Government Shutdown'

"Democrats are solely responsible for this government shutdown,” Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters said in a statement after 44 Democrats voted on Tuesday to block a House-passed spending plan hours ahead of the deadline. The post RNC: ‘Democrats Are Solely Responsible for this Government Shutdown’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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53 h. ago Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

This is the third time Trump has presided over a federal funding lapse, the first since his return to the White House this year. The post Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty appeared first on Boston.com.

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61 h. ago State Department's Message to Journalists After Government Shutdown: Responses May Be Delayed Due to Democrats

Any journalist who submits an inquiry to the U.S. Department of State since the government shut down on October 1 will receive an automated response blaming delayed responses on congressional Democrats who refused to pass a clean funding resolution. The post State Department’s Message to Journalists After Government Shutdown: Responses May Be Delayed Due to Democrats appeared first on Breitbart.

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62 h. ago Alaska congressional delegation appears unable to prevent government shutdown

Alaska congressional delegation appears unable to prevent government shutdown  Alaska's News Source

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65 h. ago Senate Democrats Force Government Shutdown with No End in Sight

Democrats have made their bed, but whether they can sleep in it – or eventually get out – is anyone's guess. The post Senate Democrats Force Government Shutdown with No End in Sight appeared first on Breitbart.

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65 h. ago Watch: Mike Johnson Blasts Democrats' Government Shutdown Hypocrisy with Their Own Words

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) put the Democrats on blast with their own words, showing their hypocrisy as they protested against previous government shutdowns while refusing to put a stop to the looming shutdown that will occur at midnight if they do not compromise with Republicans. The post Watch: Mike Johnson Blasts Democrats’ Government Shutdown Hypocrisy with Their Own Words appeared first on Breitbart.

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66 h. ago Democrats vote down GOP funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown

The 55-45 vote Tuesday on the bill to extend federal funding for seven weeks fell short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster and pass the legislation. The post Democrats vote down GOP funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Government Shutdown Appears Imminent After Trump Meets With Democrats

President Trump met with Republican and Democratic leaders at the White House, but they emerged without a deal, as Democrats seek more health care funding.

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3 d. ago Government shutdown appears unavoidable after White House meeting fails to produce deal

Government shutdown appears unavoidable after White House meeting fails to produce deal  PBS

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3 d. ago Trump, top Democrats fail to make progress in averting looming shutdown

Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday afternoon without a deal to avert a government shutdown that could go into effect in a little more than a day. After the meeting, congressional leaders placed blame on the opposing party for a potential government shutdown, which would begin at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, if there is a lapse in federal government funding. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that "large differences" remain -- particularly on health care. Vice President JD Vance joined Republicans after the meeting and said a shutdown could be ahead. "I think we’re headed to into a shutdown because Democrats won’t do the right thing," Vance said. The high-stakes meeting with Trump was a last-ditch effort for both sides to come together to negotiate. Without a deal, there appears to be a greater likelihood of a government shutdown starting early Wednesday morning. Hours before the...

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4 d. ago Speaker Johnson: Schumer, Jeffries 'Trying to Show Fight' in Allowing Government Shutdown

On this week's broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Sunday Morning Futures," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speculated as to why Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) were willing to allow Tuesday's deadline to pass that would force the government to shut down. The post Speaker Johnson: Schumer, Jeffries ‘Trying to Show Fight’ in Allowing Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Mass. officials prepping for payroll disruptions during possible government shutdown

Lawmakers from both parties are indicating that a shutdown is likely to begin next week. The post Mass. officials prepping for payroll disruptions during possible government shutdown appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Schumer, Jeffries Demand Meeting with Trump as Government Shutdown Looms

Democrat leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries on Saturday sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to meet with them directly, blaming Republicans for the ongoing government funding fight and accusing the GOP of targeting healthcare programs as the September 30 deadline nears. The post Schumer, Jeffries Demand Meeting with Trump as Government Shutdown Looms appeared first on Breitbart.

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