GOP Spending Bill

Pelosi Condemns Schumer’s GOP Spending Deal: Democrats Divided Amid Funding Fight

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to aid House Republicans in passing their spending bill to prevent a government shutdown drew sharp criticism from House Democrats. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the bill, citing its harmful cuts and the unchecked power it grants to the President, characterizing the situation as a false choice between the bill and a shutdown. House Democrats preferred a short-term funding solution to allow for further negotiations, a strategy Schumer rejected. The GOP bill ultimately passed the Senate with the support of ten Democrats, including Schumer, despite widespread opposition within the Democratic Party.

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Anger Erupts at Schumer Over Budget Deal: Brooklyn Protests Intensify

Fueled by outrage over Senator Schumer’s decision to vote against a filibuster on a GOP spending bill, protesters rallied outside his Brooklyn home. The bill includes billions in cuts to federal agencies and increased defense spending, furthering the Trump-Musk administration’s already significant slashing of federal jobs and services. Schumer’s reversal, allowing the bill to pass, is seen as a betrayal by many constituents who believe he prioritized avoiding a government shutdown over opposing the Republican agenda. Demonstrators employed a “people’s microphone” to voice their anger and demand stronger Democratic opposition. The protest, co-sponsored by Indivisible and Food and Water Watch, reflects widespread frustration with the Democrats’ perceived lack of resistance to the current administration.

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