Schumer Averts a Shutdown—and Ignites a Rebellion
In helping averti a shutdown, Chuck Schumer has ignited a rebellion within his own party, writes Philip Elliott in The D.C.
Trump gives campaign-style speech at Justice Department; Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown
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After pressure from Trump, House Republicans vote to avert shutdown
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The Democratic Divide: Would a Shutdown Have Helped or Hurt Trump?
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