Democrats have kept the government shutdown for nearly a month, but that has not stopped President Donald Trump, who continues to pile up victories across a range of fronts—from peace to trade deals.
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had to furlough approximately 4,000 employees and is unable to advance certain important projects due to the government shutdown, with Administrator Lee Zeldin accusing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) of fighting “for a far-left activist base.”
Several Democrats have attempted to blame President Donald Trump and Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown, as funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to expire at the end of the month, affecting millions of Americans.
Democrats shut down the government because they fear far-left activists, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said during a press conference on day 28 of the shutdown.
There are four simple truths Americans should know when discussing the Democrat government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) laid out very clearly on Tuesday — day 28 of the shutdown.
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Laura Coates Live,” Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) argued that Democrats aren’t shutting down the government and Republicans “have to direct the negotiations.” But she “voted no to this bill when it came up as a
During an interview with CNN aired on Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Story Is,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said that Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) “are doing an outstanding
On Monday’s “NewsNation Now,” Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) argued that the government shutdown is the fault of Republicans and said that “If the Republicans want to reopen the government, then they need to put a bill on the floor that
Monday on CNN’s “The Source,” Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) said she hoped Americans “wake up” because President Donald Trump’s policies were dealing death.
On Monday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) claimed that Democrats aren’t “demanding anything” in the government shutdown and said, “All I want is for the ACA to be extended for Americans so 24 million people do
On Monday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) responded to a question on Republicans using a government shutdown to extract concessions in the future by saying that they’ve already done that before and he doesn’t know or
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), the number two highest-ranking Democrat in the U.S. Senate, recently admitted that American Federation of Government Employees calling for an end to the government shutdown could impact Democrats.
The chaplain of the U.S. Senate blasted lawmakers in his opening prayer on day 27 of the government shutdown, saying that “no gold medals are given for breaking shutdown records.”
Several pilot unions and associations have issued statements calling for the passage of a clean continuing resolution (CR) in order to reopen the government and end the ongoing shutdown.
Several illegal aliens, convicted of sex crimes and attempted murder, have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in Medicaid benefits.
President Donald Trump again called on Democrats to fund the government on Monday, Day 26 of the government shutdown.
The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest union in the country representing federal employees, is calling on lawmakers to end the shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that flights to Los Angeles, California, were halted due to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown, according to multiple reports.
Reclusive billionaire and longtime Trump ally Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who contributed $130 million to the federal government to help pay U.S. military personnel during the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown.
On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Velshi,” Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) stated that the government shutdown can’t be the fault of Democrats because Republicans “run everything” and they want to work to “resolve whatever the impasse is.” Thompson said, “Democrats in
An anonymous donor gave $130 million to the U.S. Department of War to pay troops during the Democrats’ government shutdown.
On Friday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Ceasefire,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) said that because Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House, the government shutdown “is our only moment of leverage,” and while shutting down the government is “a
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) appeared together in Washington, D.C., Thursday calling for an end to the government shutdown, emphasizing its growing impact on Pennsylvania families, workers, and federal employees.
On Friday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) argued that extending Obamacare subsidies isn’t additional government spending and “We’re actually extending a tax credit that currently exists.” Co-host Becky Quick asked, “You bring up
On Friday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stated that the government shutdown is “not about leverage. And by the way, if the votes of Democratic senators are required, then, of course, there should
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) are sounding the alarm after members of Islamic extremist groups were allegedly praying and bathing in the restrooms in the U.S. Capitol Building during the government shutdown.
A Washington, DC-area food bank serving federal workers impacted by the government shutdown ran out of items on Friday morning while people were still waiting in line — one day after House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) called suffering families a “leverage” to use against Republicans.
A group of state business organizations from around the country have called on the U.S. Senate to reopen the government in a letter amplified by the White House, citing the threat of “serious economic damage.”
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) declared a State of Emergency on Thursday over concerns that funding for SNAP benefits would run out at the beginning of November as the government shutdown continues.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is continuing to blame the Democrat government shutdown on Republicans, despite the fact that — again — Republicans offered a clean continuing resolution (CR) that Democrats have rejected a dozen times.
Some 42 million Americans who rely on federal food benefits have become the latest political flash point of the government shutdown as November approaches and funding runs out for the nationwide program.
On Thursday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) discussed the government shutdown and said that most of the recent CRs have been voted for by Democrats and “a CR, to me, as an appropriator, is a failure. A
On Thursday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) responded to questions on whether migrants who were allowed into the country under the Biden administration would qualify for taxpayer-funded health care by saying, “It depends on the circumstance.”
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is blaming President Trump for the government shutdown’s impact on food stamps, accusing him of “withholding the money.”
Thursday on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) comments about the ongoing government shutdown were “going to get someone killed.”
On Wednesday’s edition of CBS’s “The Takeout,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said that the government shutdown “may well end with Democrats saying, look, as we get to November 1, our opportunity to address this healthcare crisis has kind of passed,”
On Wednesday’s edition of NBC’s “Meet the Press Now,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) responded to polling on who the public blames for the government shutdown between Republicans and Democrats by saying that “of course, we all bear some responsibility for
Wednesday on MSNBC’s “All In,” Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) said President Donald Trump’s construction of a ballroom was “destroying the White House to rebuild it in his image.”
On Wednesday’s “CNN News Central,” House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) responded to a question on previous arguments from Democrats that it’s wrong to shut down the government by saying that “the difference between this shutdown and this administration
Military families have been living with uncertainty as the government shutdown rages on, with the healthcare system warning of lapses in the ability to process or pay medical claims and most recent Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders being frozen in limbo.
