Will Schumer’s strategy work?
It’s Day Two of the government shutdown. It’s difficult to see real movement toward a resolution to the standoff anytime soon.
Shutdown rolls on as Senate leaves town
Dems block CR again, but senators are talking
White House withdraws two nominees
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Thune plays hardball as shutdown begins
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Countdown to shutdown
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Rand Paul keeps CISA door closed
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Dems block CR again, but senators are talking
The Senate rejected the House-passed bill to fund the federal government until Nov. 21, with no additional Dems backing the GOP-drafted stopgap measure.
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White House withdraws two nominees
The White House withdrew two beleaguered nominees from Senate consideration last night, according to people familiar with the decisions.