Schumer caves, hands Republicans shutdown win after months of uncertainty

Senate Democrats relented on shutdown threats, with John Thune accusing Chuck Schumer of making a political calculation ahead ...

Schumer claims victory as Senate moves to avert shutdown — GOP says he got played

The Senate advanced a continuing resolution unanimously, but Republicans and Democrats clash over whether the deal blocks ...

Chuck Schumer Backs Bipartisan Stopgap Spending Bill: 'We Want to Fund the Government'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) backed a newly released continuing resolution (CR), saying the temporary ...

Democrats blink as Schumer helps GOP clear key shutdown hurdle

Chuck Schumer endorsed the continuing resolution as Senate Republicans race to clear a government funding bill before leaving Washington, D.C.
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Government shutdown prospects increase after Schumer says Democrats won’t vote for GOP funding bill

The likelihood of a government shutdown increased Wednesday after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that Democrats would not provide the votes needed to approve a House-passed ...