August 29 White House move to cancel $4.9B foreign aid with 'pocket rescission' blasted as illegal The White House's $4.9 billion pocket rescissions package has likely made it harder for lawmakers to find middle ground on funding the government, with Sens. Susan Collins and Chuck Schumer slamming the move as illegal.
August 24 GOP senator criticizes Democrats for halting confirmations of Trump nominees Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., discusses Republican efforts to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominees and more on ‘Fox News Sunday.’
August 11 Fiscal hawks seek millions for home district projects amid government funding debate House Freedom Caucus members and deficit hawks requested federal funding for infrastructure, clean water and veterans projects, totaling millions.
August 1 Gridlock crumbles as Senate advances spending bills in race against shutdown Senate advances spending package despite Republican concerns over increased funding levels as lawmakers race to prevent government shutdown by Sept. 30.
July 28 GOP lawmakers clash over strategy to avert government shutdown crisis Republicans face internal divisions over shutdown prevention with 14 legislative days left, as some Freedom Caucus members push for a full-year continuing resolution opposed by defense hawks.
July 24 Schumer faces 'no-win situation' with far-left Dems ahead of government shutdown battle, Sen. John Thune says On the "Ruthless" podcast, Sen. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. spoke about the tough decision Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. faces regarding a government shutdown.
July 21 Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown House and Senate Republicans are readying for a sprint to the end of fiscal year 2025 while President Trump pushes Congress to further cut government spending.
March 23, 2025 Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he would not resign and defended his vote in favor of the spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
March 17, 2025 Schumer book events called off over 'security concerns' week of release Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has a book coming out this week, but promotional events are being rescheduled because of "security concerns."
March 15, 2025 Democrats criticize Schumer’s GOP spending bill vote 'Fox News Live' panelists Richard Fowler and Hogan Gidley discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to vote for a GOP spending bill, and the backlash to his decision.
