Government Shutdown - Page 76

October 16

Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk

Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.

October 16

AOC dodges question on taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants at town hall

During a CNN town hall, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., repeatedly dodged questions about whether she believes illegal immigrants should receive taxpayer-funded healthcare.

October 15

Bernie Sanders clashes with town hall attendee over Schumer leadership during shutdown

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., briefly clashed with a CNN town hall attendee Wednesday over whether the shutdown reflects Sen. Chuck Schumer’s, D-N.Y., leadership.

October 15

Trump instructs Pentagon to ensure troops are paid despite government shutdown

Trump signed a memo ordering troop pay to continue during the government shutdown, bypassing Congress after weeks of stalled funding talks.

October 15

Sen. Ted Cruz reveals how long he thinks the government shutdown will last

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, dissects what is 'infuriating' about the government shutdown on 'Hannity.'

October 15

Both sides fixated on Obamacare during government shutdown

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the latest developments in the government shutdown on 'Special Report.'

October 15

Russ Vought expects number of federal firings to get 'much higher' as shutdown continues

White House budget chief Russ Vought said on “The Charlie Kirk Show" Wednesday that he expects there to be more federal firings as the government shutdown continues.

October 15

Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin layoffs of thousands of federal workers during government shutdown

Federal judge Susan Illston blocks Trump administration government RIFs during shutdown, granting temporary restraining order after unions argued layoffs were unlawful.

October 15

Democrats are ‘being unreasonable’ with shutdown antics, Mark Teixeira says

Former MLB star and Texas congressional candidate Mark Teixeira says the government shutdown sets a ‘terrible precedent’ because Democrats won’t accept compromise on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

October 15

House Republicans say GOP holds winning hand in shutdown fight with Democrats

House Freedom Caucus members, led by Rep. Andy Harris, argue Republicans have winning messaging on government shutdown as Democrats block spending without healthcare subsidies.