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 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 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
Dems vs. Trump: Party members float government shutdown to negotiate with admin
Democrats on Capitol Hill are vowing to use their leverage in the government funding fight against the Trump administration. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports more. Punchbowl News co-founder Jake Sherman and former Advisor to President George W.
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,
Federal employees union files lawsuits over CFPB shutdown, DOGE access
A union representing employees across dozens of federal agencies filed two lawsuits on Sunday against the acting director of ...
Sen. Schumer warns of ‘Trump shutdown,’ vows pushback on Elon Musk cuts
The Senate minority leader told fellow lawmakers he plans to use their leverage to slow or stop Trump and his billionaire ...
Schumer suggests Senate Democrats will collaborate with Republicans to avoid government shutdown
Schumer's stance is at odds with demands from progressive activists, who have been urging Democrats to block all business in ...
'I have the stomach' for shutdown to block Trump's agenda: Rep. Becca Balint
Next month's budget deadline will test how far Democrats are willing to go to defy President Trump. "It's very important for ...
Trump’s USAID Shutdown Alarms Republican Allies
While GOP lawmakers complained about the agency’s “woke” excesses, they also see it as crucial to American soft power.
White House Orders Consumer Protection Agency Shutdown
The Trump administration orders a shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, halting inquiries and new rules.
'This is what we're going to dismantle?': Massachusetts lawmakers react to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shutdown
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees demanded Monday to be let into the agency's Washington, D.C., building after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency essentially shut down the ...
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 ...