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Democratic Party struggles with government shutdown strategy while progressives criticize Chuck Schumer's leadership and consider Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as alternative.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) says he will remain a Democrat, stating, “No, I’m not going to switch.” Fetterman plans
WASHINGTON >> Ahead of a high-stakes White House meeting with President Donald Trump, Democrats floated a possible compromise today in an effort to head off a government shutdown that could disrupt a wide range of services as soon as Wednesday.
President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans believe there is only one way to avert a shutdown at midnight on Tuesday — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has to change his mind.
The possibility of a shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.