5 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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10 h. ago Trump Calls On Democrats to End Shutdown on Day 26: 'We Just Want People to Get Paid'

President Donald Trump again called on Democrats to fund the government on Monday, Day 26 of the government shutdown. The post Trump Calls On Democrats to End Shutdown on Day 26: ‘We Just Want People to Get Paid’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 h. ago Democrats eye key Obamacare deadline as government shutdown enters 4th week

The coming Nov. 1 open enrollment date for Obamacare could be an inflection point in the ongoing government shutdown.

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15 h. ago Largest federal workers union calls for an end to the shutdown, putting pressure on Democrats

Largest federal workers union calls for an end to the shutdown, putting pressure on Democrats  NBC4 Washington

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50 h. ago Timothy Mellon Identified as $130 Million Donor to Fund U.S. Troops During Shutdown

Reclusive billionaire and longtime Trump ally Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who contributed $130 million to the federal government to help pay U.S. military personnel during the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown. The post Timothy Mellon Identified as $130 Million Donor to Fund U.S. Troops During Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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55 h. ago Dem Rep. Bennie Thompson: Shutdown Isn't Our Fault, We Want to 'Resolve Whatever the Impasse Is', GOP's in Charge

On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Velshi,” Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) stated that the government shutdown can’t be the fault of Democrats because Republicans “run everything” and they want to work to “resolve whatever the impasse is.” Thompson said, “Democrats in The post Dem Rep. Bennie Thompson: Shutdown Isn’t Our Fault, We Want to ‘Resolve Whatever the Impasse Is’, GOP’s in Charge appeared first on Breitbart.

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56 h. ago John Fetterman breaks with Democrats in shutdown vote, says it’s an ‘easy choice’ to put America first

Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats to support reopening the government, saying he’s putting country over party as the shutdown deadlock continues.

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59 h. ago Trump: Anonymous Friend Donated $130 Million to Pay Troops During Democrat Government Shutdown

An anonymous donor gave $130 million to the U.S. Department of War to pay troops during the Democrats' government shutdown. The post Trump: Anonymous Friend Donated $130 Million to Pay Troops During Democrat Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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61 h. 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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3 d. ago Hakeem Jeffries Blames Shutdown on 'Republican Healthcare Crisis' (It Was Set Up by Laws Signed by Obama & Biden)

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is continuing to blame the Democrat government shutdown on Republicans, despite the fact that -- again -- Republicans offered a clean continuing resolution (CR) that Democrats have rejected a dozen times. The post Hakeem Jeffries Blames Shutdown on ‘Republican Healthcare Crisis’ (It Was Set Up by Laws Signed by Obama & Biden) appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 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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3 d. ago Reporter’s Notebook: A Paris jewel heist straight out of the movies

A movie-style heist at the Louvre saw criminals scale the museum with a cherry picker truck and steal priceless French crown jewelry before fleeing on scooters.

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3 d. ago SEN DICK DURBIN: Democrats fighting to protect healthcare while Trump, Republicans play shutdown games

Healthcare premiums set to skyrocket for millions as ACA tax credits expire, with some Americans facing $600 monthly increases and tough coverage choices.

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4 d. ago Youngkin declares state of emergency over ‘Democrat Shutdown’ depleting SNAP benefits for 850K Virginians

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declares state of emergency as SNAP benefits face Nov. 1 cutoff due to federal government shutdown affecting 850,000 residents.

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4 d. ago Democrats Block Federal Worker Pay Bill as Shutdown Drags On

A Republican measure that would pay essential government employees faltered in the Senate, and the G.O.P. blocked a pair of Democratic bills to pay a broader swath of workers.

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4 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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4 d. ago Reporter's Notebook: White House pounces after top Dem says government shutdown gives party 'leverage'

Senate Republicans challenge Democrats with bill to pay essential federal workers during shutdown, sparking heated political battle over government funding priorities.

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4 d. ago 'If I'm Going to Pay a Penalty, I'm Not Afraid of That': Fetterman Breaks with Dems on Shutdown

Wednesday on FNC's "Hannity," Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed his opposition to the government shutdown led by congressional Democrats. The post ‘If I’m Going to Pay a Penalty, I’m Not Afraid of That’: Fetterman Breaks with Dems on Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Top Republican slams Katherine Clark for admitting suffering families are 'leverage' in shutdown battle

House Republicans condemn Democrats after Katherine Clark describes the 23-day government shutdown as leverage to secure Obamacare subsidy extensions in funding negotiations.

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4 d. ago Dem Rep. Smith: Shutdown 'May Well End' When Dems Decide to Make Deal After November 1

On Wednesday’s edition of CBS’s “The Takeout,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said that the government shutdown “may well end with Democrats saying, look, as we get to November 1, our opportunity to address this healthcare crisis has kind of passed,” The post Dem Rep. Smith: Shutdown ‘May Well End’ When Dems Decide to Make Deal After November 1 appeared first on Breitbart.

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