Senate Democrats to oppose House-passed GOP funding bill as shutdown looms
Live updates and the latest news as U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum kick in and the Senate turns to a government funding bill to avoid a shutdown.
Senate pushes closer to shutdown after Democrats spurn funding bill
Senate Democrats say they are prepared to vote against the Republicans’ bill if lawmakers do not strike a deal by Friday night.
Democratic leaders amp up pressure on Senate colleagues to oppose GOP spending bill: ‘Stand with us’
The leading Democrats in the House are ramping up the pressure on Senate Democrats to oppose the GOP’s spending bill, warning that the proposal would slash crucial public services to vulnerable populations across the country.
Republicans Advance a Government Funding Bill Despite Democratic Opposition
House Republicans passed a critical test of their unity on legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown, teeing up a final vote for a measure that keeps federal agencies funded through September
Live updates: As shutdown deadline nears, Senate Democrats say they won’t vote for GOP-led bill
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) said on the Senate floor Wednesday that not enough Democrats support the Republican-led funding measure that passed the House on Tuesday. With days to go until a shutdown deadline,
Senate Democrats Balk At GOP Funding Bill As Government Shutdown Nears
Senate Democrats said they do not have the votes to advance a six-month Republican bill to fund the government, potentially increasing the odds of a shutdown when funding lapses on Friday. “Funding the government should be a bipartisan effort,
House Democrats retreat gives caucus first glimpse of future leadership — and chance for a reset
House Democrats will hold their issues retreat from March 12-14, with three red-state Democratic governors expected to speak ...
Chuck Schumer is in a real shutdown mess. Can he lead Democrats out of it?
Two days out from a government shutdown, Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats find themselves in a serious jam. But some of them are starting to hint at how they might get out of it. Publicly, the ...
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Minority Democrats call for more transparency as GOP pushes through bill makeovers in final days of session
By McKenna Horsley and Liam Niemeyer The Kentucky Lantern With few days left for Kentucky Republicans to veto proof their ...
Freedom Caucus calls for Medicaid reform in boost to Democratic narrative
The House Freedom Caucus handed Democrats ammunition on Monday after dropping an op-ed that calls for reforms to Medicaid and ...
As Democrats face leadership vacuum, Republicans look for new boogeymen
Lack of a clear Democratic villain isn’t just a challenge for GOP ad makers. It’s a sign of a leadership vacuum within the ...
Aguilar: Democrats still working to unite party against GOP spending bill
The head of the House Democratic Caucus said Tuesday that party leaders are still working to unite their troops against the ...
‘These aren’t normal times’: Frustrated Democrats demand their leaders do more to meet the moment
On a Friday afternoon in downtown Philadelphia, dozens gather on the corner of South 2nd and Chestnut streets. A mix of ...
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Democrats Can’t Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves
Two key House votes show that even a lightweight like Mike Johnson has the juice to enact Trump’s smash-and-grab agenda.
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The Democratic Party of Va. will pick a new leader this month. Here are the candidates’ platforms.
DPVA chair hopefuls have a few weeks to convince their colleagues they’re right for the job in this intra-party contest.
Salesman-in-chief: Trump leans on Freedom Caucus to avert government shutdown
Donald Trump just convinced dozens of Republican hardliners to do what House speakers from John Boehner to Kevin McCarthy ...