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Senate Democrats Prepare to Block GOP Funding Bill

3/13/2025

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Senate Democrats, under Chuck Schumer's leadership, are gearing up to thwart a Republican funding bill, potentially triggering a government shutdown by Friday. Schumer slammed the GOP for sidelining Democrats in talks. Although some, like John Fetterman, consider backing the bill to prevent a shutdown, many worry it could empower the Trump administration too much.

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Senate Democrats, under Chuck Schumer's leadership, are gearing up to thwart a Republican funding bill, potentially triggering a government shutdown by Friday. Schumer slammed the GOP for sidelining Democrats in talks. Although some, like John Fetterman, consider backing the bill to prevent a shutdown, many worry it could empower the Trump administration too much.