A battle for power at the White House ensues as legislators try to avoid a government shutdown
Democrats and Republicans, who hold the majority, are in a bitter power struggle as work to avoid a government shutdown.
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Schumer Brings a White Flag to a Gun Fight
The surrender by Senate Democrats on the spending bill needed to avoid a government shutdown turned a defeat into a debacle.
Democrats' Disastrous Defeat Over Government Shutdown Explained
This move marks a significant concession from Schumer, who reversed his stance just one day after promising that Democrats would block the GOP measure. As a result, the bill is now poised to secure ...
House narrowly passes six-month funding bill as shutdown deadline nears
The measure’s fate is uncertain in the Senate, where several Democrats will be needed to cross the 60-vote threshold for it ...
Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continue
Government shutdown deadlines — and even full-on shutdowns — aren’t new for Washington, but this time, with federal funding ...
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Schumer signals support for considering the GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is signaling he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending ...
Dems, facing shutdown, previously criticized Republicans for 'political games' during gov funding fights
Democrats have criticized Republicans for their hesitation to pass government funding legislation, while their own party is ...