12 h. ago Trump slams Democrats for ‘shutting down’ government, demands it reopen ‘tonight’

President Trump blamed Democrats for shutting down the government and urged them to reopen it “tonight" amid Senate talks over ObamaCare subsidies.

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15 h. ago US Senate fails to reopen government after fifth budget vote

US Senate fails to reopen government after fifth budget vote  BBC

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15 h. ago Schumer's shutdown holds as Senate Dems block GOP bid to reopen government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., needs eight Democrats to end the shutdown, but Senate Minority Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., insists President Trump must approve the deal first.

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19 h. ago White House warns of 'pain' inflicted on Americans if Democrats don't reopen government

The Senate is expected to vote Monday on measures to end the government shutdown as President Donald Trump and Democrats trade blame over funding impasse.

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33 h. 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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68 h. ago Kennedy: Schumer Not Calling the Shots — Socialist Wing, AOC Calling the Shots

Friday on FNC's "The Ingraham Angle," Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) speculated that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) was not the driving force behind the Democrats and their refusal to vote to reopen the government. The post Kennedy: Schumer Not Calling the Shots — Socialist Wing, AOC Calling the Shots appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago 5 Democrats Who May Fold Under Pressure to End Government Shutdown

Senate Republicans need five more votes from Democrats to pass their continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government, with some eyeing moderates from the other side of the aisle who may be convinced to cross over. The post 5 Democrats Who May Fold Under Pressure to End Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago FCC Chief Brendan Carr to Testify Before Senate After Kimmel Drama

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr will testify before the Senate Commerce Committee after Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) backed television host Jimmy Kimmel over Carr and the Trump administration. The post FCC Chief Brendan Carr to Testify Before Senate After Kimmel Drama appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Gov. Ayotte urges lawmakers in Washington to reopen government

Gov. Ayotte urges lawmakers in Washington to reopen government  WMUR

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5 d. ago First bipartisan shutdown negotiations surface on Capitol Hill after funding bill blocked again

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demanded "serious" movement on Obamacare subsidies, while Republicans push for votes to reopen government.

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5 d. ago White House: Democrats Demanding $200 Billion for Illegal Aliens Over a Decade to Reopen Government

Democrats are seeking close to $200 billion, over the course of a decade, for healthcare benefits for illegal aliens to reopen the federal government, a new White House memo states. The post White House: Democrats Demanding $200 Billion for Illegal Aliens Over a Decade to Reopen Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago JD Vance responds to Hakeem Jeffries' claim sombrero meme is 'racist'

JD Vance dismisses racism claims over Trump's AI-generated video showing Hakeem Jeffries in sombrero, promises to stop memes if Democrats help reopen government.

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5 d. ago When will the government reopen? Here's how long past shutdowns lasted

Government shutdowns lasting more than a few days were relatively rare — until recently. The 2018-2019 shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, stretching on for five weeks.

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6 d. ago Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans

The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just federal lawmakers and government officials.

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1 week ago Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnell, Ben Shapiro for Backing Him over Trump

Late night television host Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday thanked Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and conservative activist Ben Shapiro for backing him over the Trump administration as Disney suspended his show "indefinitely," ultimately to bring it back Tuesday night. The post Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnell, Ben Shapiro for Backing Him over Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Ted Cruz Likens FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to Mafia Boss After Jimmy Kimmel Canceled

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) took to his podcast, Verdict with Ted Cruz, to attack Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, accusing him of "dangerous as hell" mafia-like tactics that pushed for the removal of Jimmy Kimmel's show. The post Ted Cruz Likens FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to Mafia Boss After Jimmy Kimmel Canceled appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Ted Cruz urges Trump to back older retirement age for pilots

Ted Cruz urges Trump to back older retirement age for pilots  The Guardian

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2 w. ago Cruz warns conservatives 'will regret' FCC censorship push against ABC, other media outlets

Sen. Ted Cruz warns that FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats to revoke ABC's broadcast license over Jimmy Kimmel's false statements could set a dangerous censorship precedent.

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2 w. ago Senator Ted Cruz says FCC acted like 'mafioso' on Jimmy Kimmel

Senator Ted Cruz says FCC acted like 'mafioso' on Jimmy Kimmel  BBC

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2 w. ago Republican Ted Cruz says FCC chair’s threats about Kimmel are ‘dangerous’

Republican Ted Cruz says FCC chair’s threats about Kimmel are ‘dangerous’  The Washington Post

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