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Trump Urges GOP to Make Demands or Shut It Down, Says Biden Will Take Blame for Any Shutdown

  • Trump urged Republicans to dig in on demands or "shut it down", saying Biden will take blame for any shutdown
  • Comes ahead of Sept 30 deadline to pass govt funding bill; House GOP divided on strategy
  • Trump said Republicans previously took public relations hit for shutdowns, but now Biden will be blamed
  • Trump told GOP to get "everything" or shut down govt; said GOP must "learn to fight"
  • Trump took swipe at McConnell, calling him "weakest" Senate leader ever amidst shutdown risks
thehill.com
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Republican hardliners are threatening to shut down the US government unless Joe Biden reduces spending on the FBI and ends "woke policies" at the defense department, among other demands.
Republican lawmakers, particularly conservatives, are threatening to hold up government funding unless their demands on issues such as a border wall, investigations into the Biden family, and Ukraine aid are met, raising concerns about a potential government shutdown.
Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor warns that congressional Republicans pushing for a government shutdown are unlikely to achieve a victory similar to the one they sought in 2013, as there appears to be no clear "win" in sight for the party.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed support for conservative House Republicans pushing for a government shutdown if Democrats don't meet their hard-right policy demands in a phone call, aiming to enhance his standing among Republican primary voters and insert himself into the spending fight on the Hill.
President Joe Biden warns that Republican-backed spending cuts could negatively impact the U.S. economy and voters as the deadline for a possible government shutdown approaches.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warns fellow Republicans to avoid brinksmanship that could lead to a government shutdown, stating that shutdowns are always a political "loser" for Republicans.
President Joe Biden's administration is taking a wait-and-see approach to the potential government shutdown, confident that they can pressure House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to stick to the spending deal they struck in May rather than trying to create a new bipartisan bill.
Former President Donald Trump has urged congressional Republicans to let the government shut down in an attempt to undermine the criminal proceedings against him, although a shutdown would not impede his ongoing indictments.
The White House is preparing for a government shutdown that they believe the public will blame the GOP for, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles to unify his party behind a spending bill, and economists suggest that a shutdown would benefit the Biden administration heading into the 2024 presidential election.
Hard-right Republicans are pushing for a disruptive federal shutdown as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's latest funding plan fails, leaving no endgame in sight and resulting in the White House telling federal agencies to prepare for a shutdown.
President Joe Biden criticizes House Republicans for failing to reach a deal to fund the government, warning of a potential shutdown and reminding them of the consequences of the last shutdown in which 800,000 government workers were furloughed without pay.
House Republicans are expressing their reluctance to govern, hoping for a government shutdown and prioritizing personal image over the well-being of the country.
Republicans lack a cohesive plan to prevent a looming government shutdown, leaving prospects grim as lawmakers failed to find a solution before heading home for the weekend, prompting some Republicans to consider working with Democrats.
Lawmakers are preparing for a possible government shutdown as President Joe Biden's administration advises agencies to update their shutdown plans, while congressional Republicans debate on how to proceed before the current spending plan expires.
President Biden warns of the potential consequences of a government shutdown, urging Republicans in Congress to take action to prevent it.
President Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are urging Republicans to resolve their differences before the impending government shutdown, warning of the negative consequences such as military pay suspensions, disruptions in air travel, and program closures.
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed the tactics of far-right House Republicans, who prefer a government shutdown rather than compromise with the Democratic-led Senate and White House, further complicating House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempts to avoid a funding lapse.
President Joe Biden and his administration are placing the blame on a small group of extremist House Republicans for the government shutdown that may occur, emphasizing the negative consequences that would be unleashed across the country as a result.
Republicans pushing for a federal government shutdown are facing criticism from party moderates and risking the loss of key services and financial impact, but are driven by hard-right Republicans who oppose any measures supported by President Biden.
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The White House is putting the responsibility on House Republicans to avoid a government shutdown, while preparations are being made for a potential shutdown with the designation of essential personnel and contingency plans.
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As hard-right Republicans push for a government shutdown, GOP members like Rep. Mike Lawler are working to prevent backlash from voters in their swing districts won by President Biden.
President Biden's hands-off approach to the looming government shutdown is a strategy to highlight his accomplishments, but it could disrupt his planned travel schedule and events.
President Biden is expected to convene his Cabinet to discuss continuity of government after a potential shutdown begins, with agencies already drafting contingency plans for a shutdown that could last weeks.
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Republican leaders admit that they lack support to prevent a government shutdown, which would cause economic harm to millions of American families, as the deadline approaches.
The White House is aiming to shift blame onto House Republicans for a potential government shutdown, citing their inability to pass a funding package and their refusal to honor the bipartisan spending agreement, while President Biden faces low poll numbers and concerns about the economy as he seeks re-election.
President Biden criticized Republicans for bringing the nation close to a government shutdown but commended the passage of a short-term funding bill to prevent it, while urging Congress to pass a separate bill providing more aid to Ukraine.
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