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Shutdown Showdown: Democrats Call for Leadership Talks, Tie Deal to Medicaid Reforms
The drive for a controversial rescissions bill removing $9 billion in spending further inflamed tensions, prompting Democrats to stall civilian nominations
The drive for a controversial rescissions bill removing $9 billion in spending further inflamed tensions, prompting Democrats to stall civilian nominations
Republicans contend that Democrats changed their demands multiple times during the final 24 hours of talks.
Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to release Epstein-related records by August 15.
With only two bills passed in the House and none cleared in the Senate, Majority Leader Thune finds himself confronting a familiar legislative bottleneck.
For the president to make a recess appointment, both the House and Senate would need to jointly agree to adjourn for at least 10 days.
Comer confirmed Thursday that Ghislaine Maxwell has been subpoenaed for a deposition at her Florida prison
Thune said the chamber also hopes to address government funding and the National Defense Authorization Act if lawmakers remain in session.
Democrats, still reeling from what they view as partisan overreach, are sharpening their posture ahead of fall negotiations.