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Dem threatens government shutdown to foil Trump and Musk’s effort to gut spending: ‘This is on them’

  • Senator Andy Kim warned that Democrats will not help Republicans avoid a government shutdown unless President Trump returns power to Congress.
  • Kim stated that Trump has led the country to the 'cusp of a constitutional crisis' and that the responsibility to prevent a shutdown lies with Republicans.
  • If Congress does not act, a government shutdown will occur on March 14, as Republicans currently lack the votes to prevent it without Democratic support.
  • Kim expressed frustration with Republican actions that he believes undermine government stability and indicated that Democrats may not support funding efforts unless accountability is ensured.
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Boston GlobeBoston Globe

Trump may want a government shutdown to last months or years - The Boston Globe

Historically presidents have worked to avoid government shutdowns, Trump may use a long one to transform government.

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ThePatriotLight - Democrats Threatening Government Shutdown? * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

ThePatriotLight - Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) said on Sunday he’s prepared to shut down the government in an attempt to stop President Trump from downsizing the government. “You have to look at what the Trump administration is doing right now. They are simply trying to dismantle the government,” Kim said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “So yes, if we have to take steps to be able to hold them accountable, use the leverage that we have to force it, I cannot …

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Democrats Threatening Government Shutdown? * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

As tensions rise in Congress, Sen. Andy Kim reveals his readiness to shut down the government to confront President Trump's controversial actions. Discover the implications of this bold stance and what it means for the future of governance.

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The Washington PostThe Washington Post

Some Democrats vow to use leverage in government funding fight

At least one Democrat is saying explicitly that the party should fight back against Trump and Musk by refusing to help Republicans reach a government funding deal.

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Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner

Andy Kim will support government shutdown to 'hold' GOP 'accountable' - Washington Examiner

Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) said he is open to working with Democrats to deny Republicans the votes needed to keep the government funded as a response to President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the federal government.  “In a few weeks, the Republicans are going to try to figure out how they move forward, and they have, for the last two years, needed Democratic votes for every single continuing resolution, and they should not count on that this time,” Kim …

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New York PostNew York Post

Dem threatens government shutdown to foil Trump and Musk’s effort to gut spending: ‘This is on them’

Sen. Andy Kim warned that Democrats won't be inclined to throw Republicans a much-needed lifeline to avert a government shutdown next month unless President Trump cedes power back to Congress.

·New York, United States
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