27 h. ago Punchbowl's Desiderio: For His 'Political Benefit,' Schumer Couldn't Help Solve Shutdown, Had to Be Seen as Fighting

On Friday’s broadcast of PBS’s “Washington Week,” Punchbowl News Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio said that Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) “was not going to be part of the solution” on the government shutdown because “For his sort of political The post Punchbowl’s Desiderio: For His ‘Political Benefit,’ Schumer Couldn’t Help Solve Shutdown, Had to Be Seen as Fighting appeared first on Breitbart.

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53 h. ago Speaker Johnson on Potential January Shutdown: ‘I Don’t Put Anything Past Schumer and Jeffries’

Friday on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Democratic lawmakers could shut the government down again in January. The post Speaker Johnson on Potential January Shutdown: ‘I Don’t Put Anything Past Schumer and Jeffries’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago AOC Dodges Question on Whether Chuck Schumer Should Step Down as Dem Senate Leader

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dodged a question on whether Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer should give up his power. The post AOC Dodges Question on Whether Chuck Schumer Should Step Down as Dem Senate Leader appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Michigan GOP leader signals Senate bid, sets up clash with Trump

Former Michigan GOP co-chair Bernadette Smith launches Senate bid despite President Trump backing rival Mike Rogers in 2026 race for key Democrat-held battleground seat.

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4 d. ago Longest government shutdown in history nears likely end as House moves on funding bill

A compromise federal funding bill extending spending through Jan. 30 heads to a House vote Wednesday, potentially ending the 43-day government shutdown.

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4 d. ago Four potential obstacles in House vote to end US government shutdown

Four potential obstacles in House vote to end US government shutdown  BBC

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4 d. ago Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The high court's decision keeps in place a chaotic situation. People who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in some states have received their full monthly allocations, while others have received nothing.

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5 d. ago David Axelrod says Chuck Schumer is 'in bigger trouble' after government shutdown turmoil

Former Obama aide David Axelrod appeared on CNN on Monday where he said that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is "in bigger trouble" as the government shutdown nears an end.

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6 d. ago 'View' audience member boos John Fetterman being announced as a guest

A mention of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman received a jeer on "The View" after he was announced as a guest following his vote to potentially end the government shutdown.

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6 d. ago Reporter's Notebook: Paul stands firm against spending bill as shutdown clock ticks

Rand Paul blocks Senate vote on government funding over hemp regulations, potentially extending shutdown through complex procedural delays.

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6 d. ago VP’s office responds to PA gov who said Vance betrayed Appalachian roots with 'bull

Political clash between VP Vance and PA governor Shapiro over SNAP benefits hints at potential 2028 presidential rivalry as shutdown impacts hungry families.

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6 d. ago Senate hopes to blow through procedural hurdles in bid to reopen government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is hoping the Senate can sprint through several votes Monday night, but that's only if Republicans remain unified and no more Democrats object.

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6 d. ago Exclusive: Sen. Cotton Calls Schumer a 'Disgrace' for Prolonging Shutdown to Feed His 'Deranged Hatred' of Trump

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) a "disgrace" after enough Senate Democrats defected to vote for a procedural vote to allow a continuing resolution (CR) funding the government to advance, accusing him of dragging out the shutdown to feed his "deranged hatred" for President Donald Trump. The post Exclusive: Sen. Cotton Calls Schumer a ‘Disgrace’ for Prolonging Shutdown to Feed His ‘Deranged Hatred’ of Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago House conservative leader gives blessing to Senate shutdown deal, with 'one caveat'

House Freedom Caucus leader Andy Harris tentatively backs the Senate's government shutdown deal but warns the hemp provision could kill his support for the bipartisan legislation.

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6 d. ago 'Needs to Go': Backlash Against Chuck Schumer for Pending Shutdown Deal

A backlash has been brewing against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for possibly striking a deal to end the government shutdown. The post ‘Needs to Go’: Backlash Against Chuck Schumer for Pending Shutdown Deal appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Shares rise on optimism over potential end to US government shutdown

Shares rise on optimism over potential end to US government shutdown  Reuters

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7 d. ago Senate leader says a potential shutdown deal is coming together but there's no guarantee of success

Senate leader says a potential shutdown deal is coming together but there's no guarantee of success  NBC4 Washington

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7 d. ago Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success

Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success  NBC4 Washington

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7 d. ago Senate could take test vote on new spending bill as early as Sunday afternoon

Fragile coalition emerges as Senate Democrats may break with party to pass spending bill, potentially ending shutdown but scoring no healthcare wins.

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8 d. ago Talks to end US shutdown look promising, Senate majority leader says

Talks to end US shutdown look promising, Senate majority leader says  Reuters

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