4 h. ago AFGE, Top Federal Workers’ Union, Sides With Republicans on Shutdown

The American Federation of Government Employees, in a shift, called on Congress to immediately reopen the government without the health care measures sought by Democratic lawmakers.

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6 h. ago Pilot Unions, Associations Call for Passage of Clean CR to Reopen Government, End Schumer Shutdown

Several pilot unions and associations have issued statements calling for the passage of a clean continuing resolution (CR) in order to reopen the government and end the ongoing shutdown. The post Pilot Unions, Associations Call for Passage of Clean CR to Reopen Government, End Schumer Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 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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14 h. ago American Federation of Government Employees Calls for Passage of Clean CR to Reopen Government

The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest union in the country representing federal employees, is calling on lawmakers to end the shutdown. The post American Federation of Government Employees Calls for Passage of Clean CR to Reopen Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Fetterman, McCormick Unite in Bipartisan Push to Reopen Government as Shutdown Hits Pennsylvania

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) appeared together in Washington, D.C., Thursday calling for an end to the government shutdown, emphasizing its growing impact on Pennsylvania families, workers, and federal employees. The post Fetterman, McCormick Unite in Bipartisan Push to Reopen Government as Shutdown Hits Pennsylvania appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago National Coalition of Business Orgs Calls on Senate to Reopen Government to Stop 'Serious Economic Damage'

A group of state business organizations from around the country have called on the U.S. Senate to reopen the government in a letter amplified by the White House, citing the threat of "serious economic damage." The post National Coalition of Business Orgs Calls on Senate to Reopen Government to Stop ‘Serious Economic Damage’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Ted Cruz calls out Californians accused of jeering girls protesting volleyball game involving trans athlete

A California high school volleyball playoff game featuring a transgender athlete sparked protests and controversy, and Sen. Ted Cruz criticized adult behavior toward teens.

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3 d. ago Rep. Bollin: Washington needs to end political games and reopen federal government

Rep. Bollin: Washington needs to end political games and reopen federal government  Michigan House Republicans

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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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5 d. ago FLASHBACK: Ted Cruz predicts ballooning Obamacare subsidies now at center of shutdown fight

Sen. Ted Cruz's decade-old Obamacare warning appears to be coming true amid the current government shutdown fight.

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5 d. ago Mullin: Axing Filibuster Isn't on Table, We're Discussing Nuclear Option to 80% Reopen Government

On Tuesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “On Balance,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) stated that while abolishing the filibuster isn’t on the table for Republicans, they are discussing “a nuclear option that goes into effect when we go into a shutdown that The post Mullin: Axing Filibuster Isn’t on Table, We’re Discussing Nuclear Option to 80% Reopen Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Merkley: 'So Many Republicans' Coming Over to Say We're Right on the Shutdown

Monday on CNN's "The Source," Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said "so many" Republicans had come over to the Democrats to agree they were right to fight to extend health care subsidies to illegal aliens to reopen the government. The post Merkley: ‘So Many Republicans’ Coming Over to Say We’re Right on the Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Speaker Johnson: Democrats Are 'Full Marxist,' Ideology Is 'Vapid,' 'Empty'

Thursday on FNC's "The Ingraham Angle," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was dismissive of Democrat demands to reopen the federal government. The post Speaker Johnson: Democrats Are ‘Full Marxist,’ Ideology Is ‘Vapid,’ ‘Empty’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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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 Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk

Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.

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1 week ago Republicans fume as Democrats block 9th GOP bid to reopen government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Republicans believe Senate Democrats won't end the shutdown until after Saturday's protest, while open enrollment deadline looms.

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1 week ago 5 Shocking ICE Arrests as Democrat Shutdown Halts Agents' Pay

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel continue to arrest the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens, even as Democrats continue their shutdown, refusing to reopen the government with a clean continuing resolution. The post 5 Shocking ICE Arrests as Democrat Shutdown Halts Agents’ Pay appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Republican Rep. Mike Lawler on his calls for Democrats to reopen the government

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about the ongoing government shutdown and his calls for Democrats in his state to end it.

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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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1 week ago Speaker Johnson: Democrat Demands to Reopen Government Include $3.9 Million for LGBTQI+ Democracy Grants in Western Balkans

Democrat demands to reopen the government include $3.9 million for LGBTQI+ democracy grants in the Western Balkans, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed on Tuesday on the 14th day of the Democrat government shutdown. The post Speaker Johnson: Democrat Demands to Reopen Government Include $3.9 Million for LGBTQI+ Democracy Grants in Western Balkans appeared first on Breitbart.

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