Schumer Rejects ‘Clean’ Funding Bill

Schumer Rejects ‘Clean’ Funding Bill

“Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer just declared that Democrats will reject Republicans’ government funding proposal — a ‘clean’ short-term CR — and urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP leaders to negotiate with Democrats,” Punchbowl News reports. Said Schumer: “The bill they proposed can’t get our votes and doesn’t meet the needs of the American people. Plain and simple.” “But Schumer won’t lay out specific demands from Democrats,…

Dem House radicals fret that Chuck will ‘sh*t the bed’ in shutdown fight · American Wire News

As the latest government shutdown deadline looms, remarks on leadership found leftists concerned one Democratic Party power player was poised to “sh*t the bed.” In 1858, then-Illinois senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln famously referenced the Gospel when he expressed, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Now, despite lofty narratives about their base’s enthusiasm, the elected left appear at odds with themselves as House lawmakers ano…

The Democrats’ shutdown debate is about something much bigger

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speak to reporters on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Democrats are currently in the midst of whether to shut down the government as a response to President Donald Trump’s lawlessness — see this recent Ezra Klein column for an overview of the arguments for and against. What struck me, reading Klein’s assessment, is how ce…

House Democrats Worry That Schumer Will ‘Sh*t the Bed’ in Upcoming Showdown With Trump: Report

House Democrats expressed concern that Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will cave to President Donald Trump once again to avert a government shutdown.

October 1 government shutdown deadline nears: What it means for Americans?

Millions of Americans could soon feel the squeeze of a government shutdown as Democrats face growing pressure to stand firm against President Donald Trump ahead of the October 1 deadline. For Democrats, forcing a shutdown carries political risks, especially after they sidestepped the option earlier this year. But many in the party see a showdown as the only way to satisfy a restless base demanding tougher resistance to President Trump. Republica…

Is Schumer Causing Another Betrayal?

Key Takeaways: House Democrats are angry at Schumer for backing a GOP funding plan in March. Members fear he might pull the rug out again as a shutdown nears. Schumer and Democratic leaders are in talks to swap votes on healthcare changes. Republicans are waiting on guidance from former President Trump before moving forward. Is Schumer behind another betrayal of House Democrats? A private meeting this week revealed deep frustration among Democr…