3 h. ago Democrats shut down government over healthcare for illegal immigrants, House GOP whip says

As Democrats attempt to blame the GOP for the government shutdown, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said the real reason for the shutdown is Sen. Chuck Schumer’s fear of his leftist base.

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17 h. ago Virginia voters sue to boot Democrat off ballot in district that could decide state House majority

Three Stafford County voters challenge Democrat Stacey Carroll's candidacy, claiming she lives in district 23 rather than district 64 where she filed to run for Virginia House.

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18 h. ago House Minority Leader Jeffries defends Democrats' healthcare push amid shutdown

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on his Democratic Party's strategy to resolve the government shutdown.

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18 h. ago White House Fact Checks CNN After Anchor's Shutdown Spin to Protect Dems

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took CNN to task Thursday over Situation Room anchor Pamela Brown's government shutdown spin to protect Democrats. The post White House Fact Checks CNN After Anchor’s Shutdown Spin to Protect Dems appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago Karoline Leavitt warns Democrats face 'very real' consequences if shutdown standoff drags on

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warns Democrats that Trump administration threats to eliminate unnecessary government programs are real.

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22 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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22 h. ago Johnson shuts door on negotiating shutdown deal as Democrats dig in on Obamacare

House Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, saying they rejected a clean funding bill without Republican provisions.

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23 h. ago Five Republicans Who Helped PA House Democrats Pass Universal Background Checks

Five Pennsylvania Republicans voted with House Democrats on Tuesday to help pass universal background check legislation. The post Five Republicans Who Helped PA House Democrats Pass Universal Background Checks appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 h. ago Pressure on Democrats grows to end shutdown. And, Gaza City receives evacuation orders

The White House is intensifying pressure on Democrats to end the government shutdown. And, Gaza City has been ordered to evacuate as Israel expands its ground operations.

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37 h. ago Jeffries: Dems Not Shutting Down Government Because GOP 'May Be Able to Find a Way' to Reach Agreement

During an interview with “PBS NewsHour” that was aired on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) argued that Democrats aren’t responsible for a shutdown when they’re withholding their votes because Republicans “may be able to find a way, The post Jeffries: Dems Not Shutting Down Government Because GOP ‘May Be Able to Find a Way’ to Reach Agreement appeared first on Breitbart.

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37 h. ago US shutdown: White House freezes funds for Democratic states

US shutdown: White House freezes funds for Democratic states  DW

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38 h. ago Vance to Jeffries: The Sombrero Memes Stop When Dems Fund Government

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's sombrero memes of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) will stop when Democrats fund the government. The post Vance to Jeffries: The Sombrero Memes Stop When Dems Fund Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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38 h. ago White House Seeks to Blunt Democrats’ Shutdown Strategy on Health Care

President Trump has made lowering health care costs a key priority, even as Democrats warn that costs will skyrocket.

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38 h. ago Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar: 'So Be It' if Government Shuts Down to Ensure Americans Get Health Care

Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) said Wednesday that the ongoing federal government shutdown should continue if it means ensuring healthcare access, as the House remains out of session until October 7. The post Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar: ‘So Be It’ if Government Shuts Down to Ensure Americans Get Health Care appeared first on Breitbart.

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40 h. ago Johnson accuses Schumer of blocking ‘real discussion’ to keep government open

House Republicans and Senate Democrats remain deadlocked over government funding, and Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's political calculations.

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40 h. ago White House Announces $8 Billion in 'Green New Scam' Cancellations amid Democrat Shutdown

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought announced Wednesday that the federal government is cancelling $8 billion in green energy funding amid the Democrat-forced government shutdown. The post White House Announces $8 Billion in ‘Green New Scam’ Cancellations amid Democrat Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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42 h. ago White House: Democrats Demanding $200 Billion for Illegal Aliens Over a Decade to Reopen Government

Democrats are seeking close to $200 billion, over the course of a decade, for healthcare benefits for illegal aliens to reopen the federal government, a new White House memo states. The post White House: Democrats Demanding $200 Billion for Illegal Aliens Over a Decade to Reopen Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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42 h. ago Speaker Mike Johnson: Democrats Shut Down Govt. 'to Satisfy Far Left Base’ Rather than Work with Trump

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Wednesday said Democrats were responsible for dragging the country into a government shutdown to satisfy their party’s radical left wing, urging them to reverse course and reopen federal operations. The post Speaker Mike Johnson: Democrats Shut Down Govt. ‘to Satisfy Far Left Base’ Rather than Work with Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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43 h. ago White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap

White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap  Reuters

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43 h. ago White House prepares for 'imminent' federal layoffs after Democrats force government shutdown

The federal government is preparing for worker layoffs within days as Senate Democrats continue to reject Republicans' spending measures, which House Republicans were told is forcing the Trump administration's hand.

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