Democrats say Donald Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He’s shown little interest in doing so
While Congress has been paralyzed by the shutdown, Trump has moved rapidly to enact his vision of the federal government.
While Congress has been paralyzed by the shutdown, Trump has moved rapidly to enact his vision of the federal government.
The Republican White House is leveraging federal workers’ jobs to pressure Democrats to soften their demands.
It is exactly what certain lawmakers, particularly Democrats, feared if Congress failed to fund the government.
‘The decision to implement furloughs is not one that has been taken lightly, and I deeply regret the hardship it will cause.’
‘These grants will help towns and counties across western North Carolina bolster critical infrastructure that keeps people safe.’
‘While we are grateful for every dollar of federal support we have received, we need more.’
‘In the words of Elon Musk, this bill is a ‘disgusting abomination.”
‘We need to flood the zone with conservatives.’