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Chuck Schumer warns Trump not to 'rant and yell' or Democrats will force shutdown

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer warned President Donald Trump that Democrats will block government funding if he focuses on political points instead of serious discussions in their upcoming meeting.
The government funding deadline is Tuesday night, with disagreements mainly over healthcare subsidies, including the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Senator Susan Collins are seeking a compromise to extend these subsidies, which help millions afford health insurance.
Schumer stated that if Trump is going to 'rant and just yell at Democrats' during the meeting, 'we won’t get anything done.

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Conservative Review

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Chuck Schumer Has No Leverage In The Shutdown Showdown

Republicans shouldn’t bail Democrats out of their own political problems; they should make Democrats swallow the bitter pill of surrender.

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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Real Clear Politics

Lean Right

Schumer's Bad Shutdown Bet

The party demanding extras, which is Schumer and the Democrats now, in shutdown negotiations historically loses these battles politically.

2 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Vanity Fair

Left

The Clock Is Ticking on a Lose-Lose Government Shutdown

“Democrats have been resolute that we need a real negotiation,” Chuck Schumer tells VF.

2 days ago·United States

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NBC News

Lean Left

Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries face a big leadership test in the shutdown fight

House and Senate Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer may be at very different stages in their leadership careers.

2 days ago·United States

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National Review

Right

Democrats’ Cynical Shutdown Strategy

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is under heavy pressure from his base to demonstrate that Democrats are willing to take the fight to Trump.

3 days ago·United States

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Fox News

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Chuck Schumer denies he's caving to left-wing pressure to force a shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer rejected claims of caving to left-wing pressure as Democrats and Republicans clash over government funding before a Tuesday deadline.

3 days ago·New York, United States

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