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Funding Standoff: Schumer, Thune Clash Ahead of Deadline
9/29/2025
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Story summary
- Chuck Schumer and John Thune remain at impasse on funding as deadline nears.
- Republicans seek a simple funding extension; Democrats want immediate healthcare talks.
- Thune says shutdown is up to Democrats; Schumer warns it hurts Republicans.
- Schumer urges serious negotiations at the upcoming White House meeting with Trump.
- Johnson criticizes Schumer for politicizing funding; both sides seek bipartisan deal.
