Government Shutdown

Chuck Schumer 4 days ago

Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he would not resign and defended his vote in favor of the spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.

Chuck Schumer March 17

Schumer book events called off over 'security concerns' week of release

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has a book coming out this week, but promotional events are being rescheduled because of "security concerns."

VIDEO March 15

Democrats criticize Schumer’s GOP spending bill vote

'Fox News Live' panelists Richard Fowler and Hogan Gidley discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to vote for a GOP spending bill, and the backlash to his decision.

Politics March 15

House Democrats to hold 'Day of Action' to push back against GOP-backed spending bill

House Democrats will hold a "Day of Action" across the country on Tuesday to push back against the GOP-backed spending bill to avert a government shutdown.

Politics March 14

Shutdown averted after Schumer caves and backs Trump spending bill

The Senate approved the House-passed stopgap bill on Friday despite significant Democratic division.

Politics March 14

Spending bill to avert shutdown successfully beats filibuster with hours until deadline

The Senate voted on a key procedural motion regarding the House-passed stopgap spending bill on Friday. If a measure is not passed by midnight, the government will enter a shutdown.

House Of Representatives March 14

Top House Democrat leaves Schumer in the cold amid left's disarray on shutdown drama

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., held a press conference ahead of a consequential Senate vote on averting a government shutdown.

VIDEO March 14

Democrats voice outrage after Sen. Schumer backs GOP spending bill

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., joins 'America Reports’ to discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to support the GOP spending package despite outrage from within his party.

Democratic Party March 14

Nancy Pelosi urges senators to oppose key spending bill, risking shutdown

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and several key Democrats are urging Senate Democrats to risk a government shutdown by opposing a must-pass spending bill being considered on the Senate floor on Friday.

Politics March 14

Senate to take up Trump spending bill as clock ticks down to government shutdown

A vote to end debate on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown will take place on Friday afternoon ahead of the late-night deadline.