14 h. ago Johnson raises shutdown stakes on Schumer as food stamp deadline, Obamacare cliff loom

The House of Representatives is being shut for another week as Speaker Mike Johnson keeps pressure on Senate Democrats to end the government shutdown.

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38 h. ago Thune, Emmer erupt at Democrats, accuse Schumer of ‘playing games’ with American lives amid shutdown standoff

Tom Emmer blames Chuck Schumer for blocking government reopening efforts as shutdown enters day 30. Political stalemate continues over spending and healthcare issues.

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3 d. ago EPA Chief Lee Zeldin Blasts Schumer Shutdown After Agency Was Forced to Furlough 4,000 Employees

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had to furlough approximately 4,000 employees and is unable to advance certain important projects due to the government shutdown, with Administrator Lee Zeldin accusing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) of fighting "for a far-left activist base." The post EPA Chief Lee Zeldin Blasts Schumer Shutdown After Agency Was Forced to Furlough 4,000 Employees appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Pilot Unions, Associations Call for Passage of Clean CR to Reopen Government, End Schumer Shutdown

Several pilot unions and associations have issued statements calling for the passage of a clean continuing resolution (CR) in order to reopen the government and end the ongoing shutdown. The post Pilot Unions, Associations Call for Passage of Clean CR to Reopen Government, End Schumer Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. 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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7 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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8 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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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 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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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 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 Johnson raises stakes on Schumer as government shutdown barrels into week 3

House Republicans remain in their districts while Senate Democrats block the GOP's funding bills seven times, extending the government shutdown into its third week.

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3 w. ago Jon Stewart Unloads on Chuck Schumer over Shutdown Fumble: 'What the F**k Are You Doing?'

Comedy Central host Jon Stewart ripped Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for a messaging fail about the Democrat's government shutdown. The post Jon Stewart Unloads on Chuck Schumer over Shutdown Fumble: ‘What the F**k Are You Doing?’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago White House slams Schumer's 'disgusting' statement on shutdown as political standoff continues

Sen. Chuck Schumer faced backlash from White House officials for saying the government shutdown benefits Democrats as federal workers miss paychecks.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Speaker Johnson: 'AOC Is the Future of the Party — That's Exactly Why Chuck Schumer Is Acting as He Is Right Now'

On Monday, during FNC's "Jesse Watters Primetime," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) blamed the leftward tilt of the modern Democratic Party, led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) approach to the federal government shutdown. The post Speaker Johnson: ‘AOC Is the Future of the Party — That’s Exactly Why Chuck Schumer Is Acting as He Is Right Now’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Exclusive — Emmer: Shutdown All About Schumer Clinging to Leadership Position

On Monday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” House Republican Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) talked about the government shutdown. Emmer stated, “Schumer is like an aging athlete…he is desperately afraid of losing his leadership position, because he feels that he looked weak six The post Exclusive — Emmer: Shutdown All About Schumer Clinging to Leadership Position appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 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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