3 h. ago Furloughed SBA staffers unleash on Democrats for shutdown in searing auto

Furloughed SBA employees use out-of-office messages to blame Democrats for blocking federal funding bill, citing impact on 320 businesses and $170 million in loans.

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6 h. ago Democrats shut down government over healthcare for illegal immigrants, House GOP whip says

As Democrats attempt to blame the GOP for the government shutdown, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said the real reason for the shutdown is Sen. Chuck Schumer’s fear of his leftist base.

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15 h. ago Dem Rep. Smith: Shutdown 'Not Just About the ACA', It's 'Whole Republican Budget', Tax Cuts, Increased ICE Funding

On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said that the shutdown is about “the whole Republican budget, which did massive tax cuts to the wealthy, added $170 billion to DHS so that ICE agents can violate The post Dem Rep. Smith: Shutdown ‘Not Just About the ACA’, It’s ‘Whole Republican Budget’, Tax Cuts, Increased ICE Funding appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 h. ago Trump Escalates Attacks on Democrats in a Government Shutdown Like No Other

Shutdowns are always unpleasant affairs. But President Trump has used his power in aggressive and strikingly personal ways.

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19 h. ago As the shutdown drags on, the threat of permanent cuts is mired in politics

President Trump is meeting with his budget director, Russ Vought, about what additional cuts to make during the shutdown, and the president says his targets are partisan.

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19 h. ago Partisan Language Inserted Into Education Dept. Workers’ Automated Emails

The out-of-office responses from the accounts of employees on furlough cast blame for the shutdown on Democrats.

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19 h. 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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20 h. ago Trump openly threatens to use shutdown to target Democrats for cuts

The White House also said the prospect of mass firings of federal workers was "very real."

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20 h. ago Government Shutdown Live Updates: Trump Promises Cuts to ‘Democrat Agencies’

Government Shutdown Live Updates: Trump Promises Cuts to ‘Democrat Agencies’  The New York Times

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21 h. ago House Minority Leader Jeffries defends Democrats' healthcare push amid shutdown

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on his Democratic Party's strategy to resolve the government shutdown.

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21 h. ago Unearthed debate clip goes viral against Dems as illegal immigrant health coverage becomes top issue

Government shutdown debate intensifies as 2020 Democratic primary clip resurfaces showing ten candidates backing illegal immigrant healthcare coverage.

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21 h. ago White House Fact Checks CNN After Anchor's Shutdown Spin to Protect Dems

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took CNN to task Thursday over Situation Room anchor Pamela Brown's government shutdown spin to protect Democrats. The post White House Fact Checks CNN After Anchor’s Shutdown Spin to Protect Dems appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 h. ago Former Politico reporter says pressure of government shutdown will ‘skyrocket on Democrats’

Political analyst Rachel Bade said Republicans can leverage government shutdown impacts on workers and services to pressure Democrats into abandoning their stance.

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22 h. ago Government Shutdown Live Updates: Trump and Republicans' Deadlock With Democrats Drags On

Government Shutdown Live Updates: Trump and Republicans' Deadlock With Democrats Drags On  The New York Times

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22 h. ago Nancy Pelosi Snaps When Asked If Republicans Should Negotiate with AOC on Democrat Shutdown

Speaker Emirata Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) snapped at a reporter on Wednesday after she was asked if Republicans should negotiate with progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to end the Democrat shutdown. The post Nancy Pelosi Snaps When Asked If Republicans Should Negotiate with AOC on Democrat Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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24 h. ago Energy Dept. Cancels $7.5 Billion for Hundreds of Projects, Mostly in Blue States

The cuts almost entirely affect Democratic-led states as the two parties fight over the shutdown of the federal government.

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24 h. ago Trump threatens to cut ‘Democratic agencies’ amid government shutdown

Trump threatens to cut ‘Democratic agencies’ amid government shutdown  Al Jazeera

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24 h. ago Karoline Leavitt warns Democrats face 'very real' consequences if shutdown standoff drags on

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warns Democrats that Trump administration threats to eliminate unnecessary government programs are real.

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24 h. ago The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it's retribution

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.

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25 h. ago Hakeem Jeffries Contradicts Fellow Democrats, Claims Government Shutdown Is Not over Giving Healthcare to Illegal Aliens

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is contradicting fellow Democrats on the government shutdown, claiming the party is not looking to provide healthcare benefits to illegal aliens. The post Hakeem Jeffries Contradicts Fellow Democrats, Claims Government Shutdown Is Not over Giving Healthcare to Illegal Aliens appeared first on Breitbart.

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