Government Shutdown - Page 82

October 9

Scalise slams Schumer’s response to government shutdown

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise joins ‘America Reports’ to discuss Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s reaction to the ongoing government shutdown.

October 9

Senate Democrats block GOP plan again to reopen government as military pay deadline looms

Government shutdown continues as Senate Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension before supporting Senate Republicans' plan to reopen the government.

October 9

Trump predicts Schumer will retire before losing primary to AOC amid shutdown showdown

President Donald Trump predicted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will retire rather than face a primary election loss due to poor polling numbers.

October 9

White House slams Schumer's 'disgusting' statement on shutdown as political standoff continues

Sen. Chuck Schumer faced backlash from White House officials for saying the government shutdown benefits Democrats as federal workers miss paychecks.

October 9

Hakeem Jeffries leads prayer event over shutdown after passing on Charlie Kirk vigil

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries led a faith vigil criticizing Republicans during the ongoing government shutdown over spending disagreements.

October 9

Kristi Noem slams Democrats for government shutdown in new video that will air at every public airport in America

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said “most of our TSA employees are working without pay” in a new clip that will be played at airports across the U.S. (Credit: DHS)

October 9

Senate GOP resists 'nuclear option' as Dem shutdown standoff deepens

Senate Republicans need Democratic support to reopen the government, but they aren't ready to change Senate rules to eliminate the filibuster to turn the lights back on.

October 9

Ciattarelli hits Sherrill for voting to avert shutdowns under Biden but not Trump

GOP New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli ripped Democrat Mikie Sherrill for working to prevent a government shutdown under Biden, but not Trump.

October 8

A dizzying ride on the Hill: Lawmakers debate in circles as shutdown enters week two

Congress appears utterly paralyzed as the latest government shutdown trudges on, with lawmakers unable to muster up the votes to end it.

October 8

IRS workforce slashed in half as government shutdown showdown stretches into second week

The IRS implements contingency plans during the government shutdown, suspending taxpayer services while maintaining tax processing and criminal investigations.