Democrats Divided Over Using Government Shutdown to Fight Trump Agenda
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries last week indicated Democrats would consider using the threat of government shutdown to obtain White House concessions.
Dems will shut down federal government if needed to stop Trump from dismantling it, says Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey
Trump's drive to stop spending approved by Congress puts the nation "on the cusp of a constitutional crisis," Sen. Andy Kim, Democrat of New Jersey, said.
Dems say they are open to shutting down government to oppose Trump 'if we have to'
Congressional Democrats are furious over the new administration's unilateral moves to dismantle government programs and agencies
Democrats plot strategy in shutdown fight against Trump: ‘Not a lot of good options’
Democrats have been powerless as they’ve watched President Donald Trump systematically move to dismantle federal agencies and push the bounds of his office with little concern about the fallout.
Democrats Hint at Government Shutdown to Stop Trump’s Axing at Federal Agencies
Two Democratic senators from New Jersey, Cory Booker and Andy Kim, said Democrats should not vote for a spending package that would affirm President Trump’s agenda in gutting federal agencies.
Democrats May Shut Down Government to Keep Trump From Gutting It
Republicans need Democratic votes to keep the government open. This is leverage Democrats could use to rein in Trump and Musk’s power grab.
Some Democrats vow to use leverage in government funding fight
At least one Democrat is saying explicitly that the party should fight back against Trump and Musk by refusing to help Republicans reach a government funding deal.
Democratic senator open to government shutdown as protest of Trump moves
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said Sunday that he's open to joining Democrats in shutting down the government to protest the Trump administration's upheaval of federal agencies and funding. Why it matters: Kim joins other Democrats concerned about helping Republicans push through a federal funding bill ahead of the March 14 deadline while Trump's administration looks to cut back some federal agencies and block federal funds.
Senator: Dems Ready for Government Shutdown to Stop Trump’s ‘Lawlessness’
A Democrat senator said his party is prepared to shut down the government in a bid to stop Donald Trump’s administration from wreaking havoc on federal agencies and programs. “I cannot support efforts that will continue this lawlessness that we’re seeing when it comes to this administration’s actions,
A government shutdown could be coming on March 14— and DOGE is a key factor
Democrats say the Trump administration's moves to reshape the federal government without congressional input make reaching a ...
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US cuts $40M in NYT subscriptions after Musk’s criticism of ‘government-funded media’
US government spent $60M on NYT and AP subscriptions, with $40M in canceled contracts following scrutiny from Elon Musk, ...
Joe Rogan cheers USAID shutdown weeding out 'weird, shady s---' in the government
Podcast host Joe Rogan complimented Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for exposing alleged examples of ...
Spending bill talks bog down after Trump's efforts to slash government
The current stopgap measure lasts through March 14. After that, without congressional action, there would be a partial ...
Government shutdown could impact farm operators
The partial shutdown of the U.S. government has entered its fourth week as of Jan. 15. The shutdown officially began after Dec. 21. Through the holiday season, most of the discussion regarding the ...
Rwandan President praises ‘unconventional’ Trump, says ‘we might learn some lessons’ with USAID shutdown
Rwandan President Paul Kagame responded to President Donald Trump's calls to shut down a massive US government aid program that has paid out millions of dollars to his country.
Why Washington is getting nervous about a shutdown
Washington is growing increasingly worried about the potential for a government shutdown — and what devastation it could bring.
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How the shutdown of USAID will hurt Americans and empower foreign adversaries
Even if programs are allowed to resume after the 90-day freeze, much of the damage—not just to the recipients of USAID ...