Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands

Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is willing to risk a government shutdown at the end of the month if Republicans don’t accept Democratic demands on health care.

House and Senate Democrats Say They Are ‘Unified’ on Funding Fight Demands

House Democrats and outside groups have been wary of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s ability to “stand up” to Republicans ahead of a potential government shutdown — but party leaders are leaving Washington this week saying they’re “unified” on their funding negotiation demands.Earlier this year, Schumer voted for a Republican continuing resolution along with nine other Democrats, enraging many in his party. But now, with government fundin…

Schumer faces Dem pressure cooker with shutdown fight

The NewsThe last shutdown fight turned the activist base against Chuck Schumer and made him a litmus test in Senate primaries. Inside the Senate, members of his caucus trust him to handle this one differently.That’s a huge boost to Schumer after he was ridiculed by House Democrats and Democratic activists for allowing the GOP’s government spending bill to pass six months ago. But it’s early in the process, and even close allies doubt that Schume…

Democratic leaders push for health care reforms in funding battle

With the federal government barreling toward a potential shutdown by September 30, 2025, Democratic heavyweights are drawing a line in the sand over health care policy. The Hill reported that at the heart of this standoff, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, both from New York, are demanding substantial Republican concessions on health care issues as part of any funding agreement, while GOP leaders…