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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3 d. ago Jeffries: We're Not Trying to Get Leverage or Concessions, But Won't Vote for GOP Bill

On Friday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stated that the government shutdown is “not about leverage. And by the way, if the votes of Democratic senators are required, then, of course, there should The post Jeffries: We’re Not Trying to Get Leverage or Concessions, But Won’t Vote for GOP Bill 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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4 d. ago Schumer's shutdown is leaving our troops and their families high and dry

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's government shutdown forces military families into financial hardship as base services close and troop moves halt.

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4 d. ago WA leaders cast blame over federal government shutdown: ‘Stop playing games’

WA leaders cast blame over federal government shutdown: ‘Stop playing games’  Bellingham Herald

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1 week ago Johnson shutters House again in bid to keep shutdown heat on Schumer

Speaker Mike Johnson extends House recess through Oct. 23, maintaining pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as the government shutdown continues.

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1 week ago Khanna: People Don't Blame Schumer for Shutdown, They Think 'He's Too Ineffective'

During a town hall on NewsNation on Wednesday, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) stated that nobody believes that Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is responsible for the government shutdown because “The country thinks he’s too ineffective to actually be The post Khanna: People Don’t Blame Schumer for Shutdown, They Think ‘He’s Too Ineffective’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago US Republican leader warns government shutdown could be longest in history

US Republican leader warns government shutdown could be longest in history  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago Johnson turns up shutdown pressure on Democrats as GOP unease grows

Some House Republicans are growing increasingly nervous about GOP leaders' government shutdown strategy as the fiscal standoff continues.

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2 w. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene: Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune to Blame for Shutdown

Thursday on CNN's "The Situation Room," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) are to "blame" for the government shutdown. The post Marjorie Taylor Greene: Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune to Blame for Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump: Leaderless Democrats 'Remind Me of Somalia' as Pointless Shutdown Continues

President Donald Trump blasted Democrats on Tuesday over their government shutdown, stating their lack of leadership reminds him of Somalia. The post Trump: Leaderless Democrats ‘Remind Me of Somalia’ as Pointless Shutdown Continues appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump says 'substantial' number of jobs will be permanently lost if shutdown persists, Dems 'have no leader'

President Donald Trump accused Democrats of having "no leader" as the government shutdown continues, while he warned of a high number of job losses.

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2 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Gingrich: Schumer, Jeffries 'Are Just Totally Out of Touch with America'

Tuesday, during an appearance on Fox News Channel's "Hannity," former House Speaker Newt Gingrich argued that the approach taken by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) regarding the government shutdown highlighted their disconnect from the country. The post Gingrich: Schumer, Jeffries ‘Are Just Totally Out of Touch with America’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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