Chuck Schumer Prepares to Cave on Government Funding, Only Talked Tough ‘to Save Face’

Senate Democrats put themselves in the corner, with minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) trying to escape. Schumer announced Wednesday afternoon that Democrats would reject the government's plans to fund the government past the Friday deadline until the end of the fiscal year on September 30th. President Donald Trump and his administration have ensured that the […]

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to where we stand with a potential government shutdown

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Trump crafts plan to fast-track spending cuts as government shutdown looms

The White House is beginning to map how its promise to cut federal spending in preparation for a six-month government funding bill to pass Congress. The two, well-versed in the conversation, told Fox News Digital that President Donald Trump and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russell Vault are working on a strategy to […]

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to where we stand to avoid a government shutdown

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Futures slip as government funding bill deadline looms, growth fears persist – Yahoo Finance

(Reuters) – U.S. equity index futures fell Thursday as investors closely monitored the halted government fundraising bill amid the escalation of slowdowns driven by President Donald Trump's chaotic tariff policies. The US Senate funding bill keeps the government running until September 30th. The Republican-controlled House passed the bill early in the week. However, Senate Democrats […]

US judge blocks Trump order banning Dem-linked law firm from government business

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order trying to punish Democrat-related law firm Perkins Koy, with the company's plaintiffs who alleged the order was unconstitutional and a violation of due process protections. The ruling from US District Judge Beryl A. Howell comes a day after a lawyer representing […]

Pressure Mounts on Senate Democrats to Avert a Government Shutdown

Senate Democrats have long debated the need to avoid government shutdowns, claiming that this will lead to “chaos, pain and unnecessary heartache.” The House on Tuesday passed a Stop-Gap Expenditure Bill that avoids government shutdowns for six months or until the end of the fiscal year on September 30th. Democrats liked to tackle a short-term […]

6 in 10 say Musk lacks experience, judgment to change government: Survey

According to a new poll, most Americans have negative opinions about tech billionaire Elon Musk, and are questioning his qualifications as key White House advisers are working on a federal overhaul. CNN/SSRS SurveyIt was found that about 38% of respondents released Wednesday believe Musk, who has emerged as a key ally of President Trump, has […]