4 h. 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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17 h. ago GOP blames Schumer for shutdown to appease 'Marxist flank' amid AOC primary challenge buzz

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, R-N.Y., of shutting down the government to avoid a primary challenge.

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47 h. 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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2 d. 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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3 d. ago Ted Cruz: 'The Government Will Reopen When Schumer's Temper Tantrum Ends'

During Saturday's broadcast of FNC's "Life, Liberty & Levin," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) blamed the federal government shutdown on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The post Ted Cruz: ‘The Government Will Reopen When Schumer’s Temper Tantrum Ends’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Hegseth blasts Democrats for hitting War Department with 'Chuck Schumer special'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth criticizes Democrats over the government shutdown, calling it a "Chuck Schumer special" that threatens military readiness.

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5 d. ago Johnson sends critical signal to Schumer as Dems dig in on government shutdown chaos

House Speaker Mike Johnson is raising stakes against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over government funding as Democrats demand Obamacare subsidies.

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5 d. ago Government shutdown drags into weekend as Senate Democrats block GOP plan

Government shutdown to roll into weekend as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands bipartisan negotiations on continuing resolution and healthcare credits.

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5 d. ago House GOP Whip Tom Emmer: 'Scared Old Man' Democrat Chuck Schumer to Blame for Government Shutdown

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) is laying blame for the government shutdown at the feet of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The post House GOP Whip Tom Emmer: ‘Scared Old Man’ Democrat Chuck Schumer to Blame for Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Government shutdown enters 3rd day as Senate stalemate over Obamacare subsidies drags on

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remain deadlocked over government funding as bipartisan talks continue among rank-and-file members.

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7 d. ago MORNING GLORY: The Beltway bubble leads Democrats off a political cliff

Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer faces mounting pressure as government shutdown continues, with some observers predicting rising costs for Democrats.

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7 d. 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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7 d. ago Vance blames Schumer's fear of AOC primary challenge as shutdown cause

Vice President JD Vance blames Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for the government shutdown, claiming Schumer fears a primary challenge from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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7 d. ago Blame Game: GOP spotlights 'Schumer shutdown' while Dems lash out at Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms

Chuck Schumer faces political pressure over government shutdown strategy as Republicans and Democrats battle over healthcare funding and blame assignment.

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8 d. ago Moulton on Shutdown: Schumer 'Heard the Message' 'That You've Got to Fight Harder'

On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Arena,” Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) commented on Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) handling of the government shutdown by saying that Schumer “heard the message from myself and many others who said that The post Moulton on Shutdown: Schumer ‘Heard the Message’ ‘That You’ve Got to Fight Harder’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago Tom Cotton: Schumer Will Shut Down Government 'Because He's Terrified of Primary from AOC'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is pushing Congress to a government shutdown because he is scared of being challenged in a primary by far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Tom Cotton (R-AR) theorized to Breitbart News. The post Tom Cotton: Schumer Will Shut Down Government ‘Because He’s Terrified of Primary from AOC’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 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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9 d. ago Reporter's Notebook: Democrats' shutdown gamble reveals party divisions, Schumer's weak spot with the left

Democratic Party struggles with government shutdown strategy while progressives criticize Chuck Schumer's leadership and consider Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as alternative.

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1 week ago Schumer, Democrats face heat for shifting stance on government shutdown threat

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of hypocrisy for opposing government funding after supporting it earlier this year.

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2 w. ago Exclusive — John Thune: 'Chuck Schumer Has Made It Very Clear He Wants a Shutdown'

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Breitbart News exclusively that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is careening the nation towards a government shutdown, and labeled the impending impasse a "Schumer Shutdown." The post Exclusive — John Thune: ‘Chuck Schumer Has Made It Very Clear He Wants a Shutdown’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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