11 h. ago Senate majority leader indicates there's not enough support to eliminate filibuster despite Trump push

While President Donald Trump is advocating for the elimination of the filibuster, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that there are not enough votes.

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64 h. ago Food Stamp Cuts Expose Trump’s Strategy to Use Shutdown to Advance Agenda

The president has stretched the limits of his powers to help those at the heart of his agenda, not the many in greatest need.

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7 d. ago Mike Johnson, Marjorie Taylor Greene clash in heated private GOP call over shutdown strategy

Speaker Mike Johnson was briefly confronted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during a private House GOP call on Tuesday.

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1 week ago Dems pressed on why they are using working families as 'leverage' amid shutdown

Democrats defended their use of the shutdown to push Obamacare subsidies, but Sen. John Fetterman rejected the strategy of using working-class Americans as 'leverage' to pass Dem priorities.

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2 w. ago Trump: Democrats' Shutdown Strategy Is Extortion — 'This Crazy Plot of Theirs... Is Because We're Doing So Well'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the Democrat lawmakers' shutdown strategy is extortion and Republicans will not give in to "this crazy plot of theirs."  The post Trump: Democrats’ Shutdown Strategy Is Extortion — ‘This Crazy Plot of Theirs… Is Because We’re Doing So Well’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Inside Mike Johnson’s shutdown strategy of keeping House Republicans away from Washington

Inside Mike Johnson’s shutdown strategy of keeping House Republicans away from Washington  MSNBC News

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Battleground Republicans hold the line as Johnson pressures Dems on shutdown

Eight vulnerable House Republicans spoke with Fox News Digital about the GOP's government shutdown strategy as the standoff barrels toward another week.

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2 w. ago No 2 House Democrat says healthcare drives party's strategy as shutdown heads into next week

Democrats refuse to support government funding without extending COVID-era Obamacare subsidies as Rep. Katherine Clark warns of healthcare crisis for millions.

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2 w. ago Senate Democrats block GOP plan for 10th time, ensuring shutdown lasts into next week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., continues pushing House-passed continuing resolution while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands Obamacare subsidy talks.

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2 w. ago Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk

Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.

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2 w. ago Republicans fume as Democrats block 9th GOP bid to reopen government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Republicans believe Senate Democrats won't end the shutdown until after Saturday's protest, while open enrollment deadline looms.

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2 w. ago Analysis | The truths beneath Republicans’ shutdown strategy

Analysis | The truths beneath Republicans’ shutdown strategy  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Trump's Mass Layoff Strategy for Democrats' Shutdown Already Yielding Yuge Results

President Donald Trump's strategy to lay off thousands of federal workers is only the beginning of the administration's response to the Democrats' shutdown. The post Trump’s Mass Layoff Strategy for Democrats’ Shutdown Already Yielding Yuge Results appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump directs Hegseth to pay troops during ongoing government shutdown standoff as he rails against Schumer

President Donald Trump criticizes Democratic shutdown strategy as Chuck Schumer says the situation improves daily for Democrats over healthcare concerns.

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3 w. ago Democrats struggle for cohesive messaging strategy amid shutdown standoff

The government shutdown is poised to enter a third week, with Americans blaming both parties equally, while Democratic strategists criticize the party's messaging approach and tactical choices.

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3 w. ago Democrats to Party at Napa Retreat During Government Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and other Republicans are ditching their weekend fundraising event as the government shutdown drags on, while Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) continues to plan the Democrats' fundraising vacation in California's luxurious Napa Valley. The post Democrats to Party at Napa Retreat During Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Senate leaves Washington as government shutdown nears 3rd week, military pay at risk

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.

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3 w. ago GOP senators back Russ Vought's hardball shutdown strategy as standoff intensifies

White House budget director Russ Vought threatens mass firings and withholds funding to pressure Democrats during ongoing government shutdown.

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3 w. ago John Thune’s shutdown strategy: Wait for the Democrats to fold

John Thune’s shutdown strategy: Wait for the Democrats to fold  The Washington Post

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