Schumer, facing backlash for not forcing a shutdown, says he’ll take ‘the bullets’
The five-term senator shrugged off the prospect of a primary challenge that could cost him his job and said he was doing the right thing.
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'You’re weak': Ex-RNC chair destroys Chuck Schumer after he voted to 'wave the white flag'
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Trump’s budget victory: How Schumer’s surrender reshapes Washington
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has abandoned Democrats’ budget strategy, conceding to Republican demands and averting a ...
Democratic anger over 'Schumer surrender' shows party's deep divisions on how to take on Trump
The Senate minority leader finds himself sharply at odds with many members of his caucus, fellow Democrats in the House and liberal activists.
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"As bad as passing the CR is, allowing Donald Trump to take even much more power via a government shutdown is a far worse ...
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In remarkable split, Nancy Pelosi slams Chuck Schumer over budget deal
In a rare moment of public disagreement with members of her own party, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called out Senate ...
‘They’re Totally Screwed’: White House Taunts Democrats on Shutdown
The confidence is especially noteworthy given that Schumer has yet to detail his plans. Many lawmakers in both parties are ...