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Senate Democrats Block Funding Bill, Trump Threatens EU Tariffs

3/14/2025

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Democrats Block Funding

Senate Democrats are gearing up to block a Republican funding bill, putting the government on the brink of shutdown over proposed cuts to vital programs like Social Security. In a parallel clash, President Trump is ramping up tensions in the trade war, threatening a staggering 200% tariff on EU wines in response to a hefty 50% tariff on American whiskey.

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Schumer Backs Funding

In a surprising move, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will support a Republican funding bill to avert a government shutdown, drawing ire from House Democrats. President Trump lauded Schumer's bold choice, calling it a display of "guts." In a twist, a federal judge has reinstated thousands of wrongfully terminated federal workers, challenging Trump's workforce cuts.

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Democrats Block Funding

Senate Democrats are gearing up to block a Republican funding bill, putting the government on the brink of shutdown over proposed cuts to vital programs like Social Security. In a parallel clash, President Trump is ramping up tensions in the trade war, threatening a staggering 200% tariff on EU wines in response to a hefty 50% tariff on American whiskey.

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