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- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) predicts Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will trigger a federal government shutdown before the midterm elections.
- Cruz says the strategy could benefit Democrats by blaming Republicans for disruptions such as airport delays.
- Federal funding expires on Sept. 30.
- Department of Homeland Security funding faces concerns, including possible employee salary issues.
- Schumer has not yet responded to these claims.
