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John Thune & Chuck Schumer: Government Shutdown Press Conference

Senate Majority Leader John Thune: “Good afternoon. I think the American people are wondering when the Senate Democrats are going to end their temper tantrum and vote to reopen the government every day that goes by, there are more and … Continue reading

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The Situation Room: Marjorie Taylor Greene Blames Republican Leaders For Government Shutdown

“Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) joins CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown to discuss the government shutdown.” Source:CNN talking to U.S. Representative Marjorie T. Greene (MAGA, Georgia) about President Donald J. Trump (MAGA, Florida) From CNN I think this quote right … Continue reading

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Matt Lewis: The Un-Dynamic Duo

“Donald Trump has made politics into a dystopian reality show he loves to host, but Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are playing by the old rules — and the mismatch may cause Democrats to get blamed for a … Continue reading

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Chris Cillizza: The Dirty Little Secret That Led Democrats To a Government Shutdown

“The government shutdown isn’t just about policy fights over Obamacare subsidies or Donald Trump. At its core, it’s about politics — and one politician in particular: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In this video, Chris Cillizza breaks down how AOC’s pressure on the … Continue reading

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Kate Bolduan: This Is An American Public That Is Willing To Go To A Shutdown

“Kate Bolduan talks with CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten about the public opinion surrounding the government shutdown.” Source:CNN Kate Bolduan & Harry Enten. From CNN As my colleague Derik Schneider wrote last Friday. As you’ll see, Derik is not impressed … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: The Democrats Shutdown Strategy Is Bad

“The president’s decision to threaten mass layoffs of federal workers should prompt Democrats to shift course. With little chance of passage for legislation to keep the federal government open before the new fiscal year begins on October 1, President Donald … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: Ezra Klein (Almost) Gets It Right

“Democrats shouldn’t abet authoritarianism by supporting MAGA spending bills. But neither should they own a government shutdown. There’s a better way. The headline of Ezra Klein’s buzzy New York Times column—“Stop Acting Like This Is Normal”—is correct, because “Democrats cannot … Continue reading

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CBS News: New Push From Lawmakers to Release Epstein Files as Congress Returns From Recess

“Democrats in Congress are making a new push for files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case as lawmakers return from their August recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on that and the looming government shutdown deadline.” Source:CBS … Continue reading

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CBS News: Elon Musk Calls On Congress To “Kill” Donald Trump Budget Bill

“As the Senate forges ahead on President Trump’s budget plan, Elon Musk is ramping up his criticism of the legislation, calling on lawmakers to “kill the bill.” CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.” Source:CBS News with a … Continue reading

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Chris Cillizza: Is The Senate Filibuster On The Brink of Extinction?

“Chris Cillizza discusses a New York Times piece by Carl Hulse that argues the Senate filibuster is on the brink of extinction. Cillizza explores this claim by examining a recent, largely unnoticed event: Senate Republicans, led by John Thune, overrode … Continue reading

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