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November 7

Democratic strategist warns of ‘slippery slope’ over ending filibuster

Democratic strategist Julian Epstein weighs in on ending the filibuster or limiting it for spending on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

November 7

Schumer, Dems unveil alternative shutdown plan, ask for one-year extension to Obamacare subsidies

Senate Democrats say they are prepared to reopen the government, only if Republicans attach a one-year extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies to their current plan.

November 7

Thune says 'wheels came off' as Republicans mull next shutdown move

Senate Republicans consider alternative options as government shutdown continues with slowed negotiations over funding bill and Obamacare subsidies.

November 7

Sen Kennedy says shutdown could last 2 more weeks amid ongoing Obamacare dispute

The government shutdown enters its 38th day with no resolution in sight as lawmakers clash over healthcare subsidies and short-term spending extensions.

November 7

'Twisted irony': Democrats risk betraying their own pet issues with government shutdown gamble

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democrats block government funding that would restore food stamps and federal programs in exchange for healthcare subsidies.

November 7

Sen. Thune: Far-left is bullying 'reasonable' Democrats out of negotiating on shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the latest on the effort to end the government shutdown as the upper chamber will likely test a vote on a new funding plan. 

November 7

Democrats hold the government hostage over subsidies Americans don’t want

Democrats are holding the government hostage over temporary COVID-era ACA subsidies that have led to widespread fraud and cost taxpayers $27 billion.

November 7

Lawmakers budge, ushering in government shutdown's potential 'end of the beginning'

Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.

November 6

Sen. John Kennedy predicts how long shutdown will last, says Democrats are still 'stamping their little feet'

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., assesses how long the government shutdown will continue and more on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

November 6

Senate Republicans block bipartisan effort to halt military action, drug boat strikes in the Caribbean

Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan war powers resolution to end President Trump's Caribbean drug boat strikes and possibly future military action without consent from Congress.