Schumer Averts a Shutdown—and 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.
Government Shutdown: Schumer Backs Advancing GOP Spending Bill Ahead Of Deadline
Schumer's commitment comes a day after the top Senate Democrat said “Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate.” ...
Chuck Schumer's Remarks Mean a Government Shutdown More Likely
With a shutdown deadline approaching, Democrats want a continuing resolution to extend government funding through April 11.
Federal spending bill passes, prevents U.S. government shutdown
Democrats were confronted with two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast ...
Chuck Schumer in the line of fire as Democrats revolt against him, leaders ask Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to primary him
Democrats blast Schumer for backing GOP shutdown bill, accusing surrender to Trump’s spending cuts. Explore the fallout and D.C. budget impacts.
Schumer Leads Party at Odds With Itself After Shutdown Retreat
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s calculated call to avoid a disruptive government shutdown alienates a political base ...
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.