Democratic Party shatters over Trump-backed bill to avert government shutdown
Democrats found themselves in the middle of an all-out civil war on Friday as the Senate prepared to advance a six-month government funding bill to avert a shutdown set for midnight. The Republican-crafted legislation dramatically split Democrats,
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government.
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A government shutdown would also add to an already chaotic federal government, as Trump and advisor Elon Musk have laid off more than 100,000 federal workers and consolidated fede
Senate Democrats pave way for vote on bill to avert US government shutdown
A Republican bill to avert a US government shutdown cleared a crucial procedural hurdle on Friday afternoon after Senate Democrats paved the way for its passage. The Senate voted 62-38 in favour of advancing the measure,
Several Democrats join Republicans to advance funding bill that would avoid government shutdown
The measure had a pathway for passage following the cloture vote on the bill, which passed on a near-partisan basis in the House but requires 3/5 approval in the Senate.
Charlamagne says Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries need to 'step down' from party
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House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats
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Nancy Pelosi Calls on Democratic Senators to Defy Chuck Schumer and Vote Against GOP Funding Bill: ‘We Must Fight Back’
Nancy Pelosi is calling on her fellow Democrats in the Senate to defy Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and vote against a ...
‘Wake up Democrats!’: Frustration boils over with party’s response to Trump
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Democrats’ performative protest exposes the party’s lack of an alternative
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Americans today are as divided on the value of public education as they are along party lines
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