Schumer, Facing Backlash for Not Forcing a Shutdown, Says He’ll Take ‘the Bullets’
Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and ...
In Averting a Shutdown, Schumer Ignites a Rebellion
In helping averti a shutdown, Chuck Schumer has ignited a rebellion within his own party, writes Philip Elliott in The D.C.
Minnesota veterans protest outside GOP offices as potential government shutdown looms
Avoiding a government shutdown means no furloughed employees, delayed paychecks or suspension of government services, however ...
Trump praises Dem leader over shutdown vote, Pelosi urges vote against bill: Live updates
President Donald Trump praised a longtime adversary, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, after the New York Democrat said ...
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
The Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader ...
Euro gains after German fiscal deal; dollar buoyed with US government shutdown likely averted
The euro rose on Friday after German parties agreed on a fiscal deal that could boost defence spending and revive growth in ...
Schumer says he’ll support Republican funding plan, unwilling to risk shutdown
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that ...