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Senate labors to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide before the midnight deadline

  • The Senate is working to prevent a partial government shutdown against a deadline, facing tough choices over a spending bill that grants significant control over budget decisions to President Donald Trump.
  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized he will not allow a government shutdown, giving Democrats room to align with Republicans to pass a funding resolution.
  • Two federal judges ordered Trump to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers who were dismissed amid legal issues with mass terminations, citing legal irregularities.
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed strong opposition to the GOP spending plan, highlighting dissent within the Democratic caucus over the potential vote.
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Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » Pritzker urges Senate Democrats to vote no on the Continuing Resolution (Updated x7)CapitolFax.com

* Governor JB Pritzker… Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement ahead of the U.S. Senate vote on the Continuing Resolution: ​ “Republicans in Congress have abdicated their responsibility to critically evaluate the damage Donald Trump is doing to critical services the American people need. Democrats have the ability to force bipartisanship and bring the [...]

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Senators in the Hot Seat: Wrestling With Gov Shutdown - Real News Now

The legislative body finds itself under pressure, attempting to prevent a partial halt in governmental activities with a deadline set for the end of the day. The predicament leaves the Democrats contending with two difficult choices: sanctioning a bill they view grants vast fiscal autonomy to the President, or rejecting the bill and risking funding shortfalls. As the looming threat of a possible government shutdown draws nearer by the minute, it…

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Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Gov. JB Pritzker come out against GOP stopgap measure to avoid partial government shutdown – Chicago Tribune

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made clear Thursday that he’d vote for the GOP bill to avert a shutdown, highlighting a divide within the Democratic Party.

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Do I Have to Pay Taxes If the Government Shuts Down Tomorrow?

A measure passed by the House to keep the government funded has until the end of Friday to pass the Senate and avert a shutdown.

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Senate labors to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide before deadline

WASHINGTON — The Senate approached a key test vote Friday afternoon as lawmakers worked to avoid a partial government shutdown, with Democrats confronting two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

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Senate labors to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide before midnight deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is nearing a key test vote as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare. At least eight Democrats will need to join with Republicans to get to a 60-vote…

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