Second-ranking House Democrat acknowledges that families affected by the shutdown provide negotiation power.
Government Shutdown and Political Leverage Rep. Catherine Clark (D-Conn.), the second-ranking Democrat in the House, implied that the suffering of families during a government shutdown is primarily a strategic move. “The shutdown is obviously terrible, and many families will face hardships,” she stated during an interview. “We take that very seriously. But, this situation presents […]
Berlin proposes to continue paying US military staff in Germany until the shutdown is resolved.
Berlin has stepped in to pay the salaries of U.S. military staff in Germany as the government shutdown in Washington persists, according to the German Finance Ministry. The government in Germany is taking action to “initiate unplanned expenditures to ensure that salaries for October are processed on time” for civilian personnel at U.S. military bases, […]
An increasing number of voters in key districts hold Democrats responsible for the shutdown and seek a solution for Obamacare, according to a survey.
Poll Shows Voter Sentiment on Government Shutdown In Washington, a recent poll indicates that voters in eight Republican-led House districts are more inclined to assign blame for the ongoing government shutdown to Democrats rather than Republicans. The McLaughlin & Associates survey, commissioned by Americans for Balanced Budget, reveals that 39% of likely voters in these […]
Democratic senator halts vote to end shutdown in protest of Trump’s ‘authoritarianism’ during lengthy speech
Senator Merkley Launches Historic Filibuster Against Trump Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon has initiated a lengthy filibuster to oppose what he perceives as President Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine the Constitution. Merkley kicked off his filibuster late Tuesday night, intending to thwart Trump’s “authoritarianism” demonstrated through a clean, bipartisan continuing resolution that has faced […]
Fetterman thinks Thune is genuine regarding ACA discussions following the shutdown.
Fetterman Advocates for ACA Tax Credit Discussions Amid Shutdown Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) announced on Wednesday that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-Pa.) will approach discussions regarding the extension of enhanced tax credits for Obamacare in “good faith” once the government reopens. On Tuesday, Fetterman expressed his support for Republicans overriding the Senate filibuster to […]
SNAP participants alerted to upcoming reductions in food assistance beginning next week due to government shutdown
Residents relying on SNAP benefits in several states have been cautioned that they may stop receiving food stamps if the federal government shutdown continues past next week. The states that have sounded the alarm include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, Illinois, and California. New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “The Trump administration has […]
‘Concerning’: National Guard Training Comes To A Standstill During Shutdown — With Pay Uncertain
With the government shutdown now in its fourth week, National Guard units nationwide have had to cancel weekend training sessions, regular drills, and many personnel are working without pay. According to officials, only those units gearing up for mobilization or handling mission-critical tasks are still conducting training. Other programs have been postponed, resulting in thousands […]
Hawley presents legislation for farming and SNAP funding during government shutdown
Sen. Josh Hawley Proposes Funding Bill Amid Government Shutdown Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri is pushing for a new bill aimed at securing special funding for farmers and food assistance programs during the ongoing government shutdown. His proposal seeks to revive federal support for the Farm Service Administration and the SNAP food program. Despite the […]
Government experiences the longest complete shutdown in US history with no resolution in view
The federal government is enduring the longest shutdown ever recorded, with no resolution in sight from Congress. If no agreements are reached by the end of the fiscal year on September 30th, a full shutdown will take place, as neither the House nor the Senate has passed the necessary 12 individual spending bills. So far, […]
Senate Republicans discuss changes to the filibuster to prevent a shutdown
Senate Republicans are intensifying their calls for changes to filibuster rules if Democrats continue the government shutdown. However, Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has voiced his opposition to altering the safeguards that protect minority rights. Initially, there wasn’t much chatter about reforming the filibuster amidst the shutdown, but as the impasse continues, it’s become […]