23 h. 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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24 h. ago Shutdown crushes small business owners as losses hit billions — industry leaders beg Congress for 'clean CR'

Government shutdown causes economic chaos for small businesses as 320 companies daily lose access to funding, coalition tells U.S. senators.

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33 h. ago Former FAA official warns of major flight disruptions as government shutdown nears one

Air traffic controllers struggle without paychecks during 27-day shutdown. Expert predicts travel chaos similar to 2019 unless government reopens soon.

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4 d. ago Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos

An anonymous donor gave $130 million to the Department of War to pay U.S. troops during the government shutdown, but legal restrictions may require congressional approval.

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4 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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4 d. ago Schumer says Democrats will force vote to overturn Canada tariffs as Carney say nation ‘stands ready’ to continue US trade talks – live

Schumer says Democrats will force vote to overturn Canada tariffs as Carney say nation ‘stands ready’ to continue US trade talks – live  The Guardian

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5 d. ago Americans could face airport chaos if Dems don't end shutdown, Trump official warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the government shutdown could cause issues at U.S. airports if Democrats do not agree to end it soon.

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5 d. ago Exclusive — Sen. Sheehy: Zohran Mamdani the Real Leader of the Democrat Party, Chuck Schumer Working for Him

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) talked about the government shutdown. Sheehy said, “It is about the survival of Chuck Schumer and his primary that he’s going to lose to AOC and it’s about a party that The post Exclusive — Sen. Sheehy: Zohran Mamdani the Real Leader of the Democrat Party, Chuck Schumer Working for Him appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Schumer blocks 12th GOP bid to reopen government as Trump says Democrats 'lost the negotiation'

President Donald Trump refuses to negotiate with congressional Democrats until the government reopens, deepening the 22-day shutdown over healthcare subsidies.

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6 d. ago Trump: Schumer Is 'Gonezo,' Mamdani Seems to Be Democrats' New Leader

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is "gonezo," and far-left New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) seems to be the leader of the Democrat Party. The post Trump: Schumer Is ‘Gonezo,’ Mamdani Seems to Be Democrats’ New Leader appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Schumer requests meeting with Trump 'any time, any place' as Democrat stalemate drags on

The last time the top congressional Democrats met with President Donald Trump was before the government funding deadline. They left that meeting empty-handed.

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7 d. ago National Dems bankroll campaign of 'fake independent' Senate candidate from Midwestern state

Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn portrays himself an “Independent," but election filings show ties to Democrat power players, from Liz Warren to Chuck Schumer's Senate Majority PAC.

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7 d. 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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7 d. ago ‘It’s a joke’: White House dismisses 'No Kings' protests, while Nancy Pelosi rips crown in defiance

President Donald Trump denied being a 'king' after weekend protests, calling demonstrators "whacked out" while Democrats like Chuck Schumer defended the rallies.

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9 d. ago Trump administration freezes $11 billion in blue state infrastructure projects, blames Democrats for shutdown

The Trump administration has frozen $11 billion in blue state infrastructure projects, blaming Democrats for the shutdown as governors push back.

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1 week ago Nation's capital defies shutdown chaos with bold 'DC is open' push to lure tourists back to city

Washington DC's tourism bureau relaunches its 'DC is Open' campaign during the federal government shutdown, reminding visitors that city attractions and hotels remain open.

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1 week 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 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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1 week ago Why Trump, rightly praised for the Gaza ceasefire, acts so differently at home

Praised for his Gaza peace plan, President Trump continues to face backlash at home from adversaries for divisive policies, shutdown chaos and political tactics.

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1 week ago Trump blasts 'weakened' Schumer as Democrats again block GOP effort to reopen government

Senate Republicans unwilling to cave to Senate Democrats' demands, and argue that the best way forward to dealing with expiring Obamacare subsidies is to reopen the government.

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