Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced on the Senate floor Thursday that he plans to vote to advance a House-passed six-month government funding bill, despite the strong opposition of many Democrats who say the bill would create a “slush fund” for President Trump and Elon Musk. “I will vote to keep the government open,...
House Republicans this week passed a government funding bill 217-213 without assistance from Democrats, losing only one vote from Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer, D-N.Y. announced that he will vote to keep the government open and warned that a shutdown has worse consequences for Americans.
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., his staff and family have been the target of extensive harassment and death threats, a memo released by his office on Thursday afternoon revealed.
President Trump said he plans to meet New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday to discuss a major pipeline project and "other things," which could include congestion pricing for motorists in Manhattan.