Dems say they are open to shutting down government to oppose Trump 'if we have to'
Congressional Democrats are furious over the new administration's unilateral moves to dismantle government programs and agencies
Democrats Hint at Government Shutdown to Stop Trump’s Axing at Federal Agencies
Two Democratic senators from New Jersey, Cory Booker and Andy Kim, said Democrats should not vote for a spending package that would affirm President Trump’s agenda in gutting federal agencies.
Some Democrats vow to use leverage in government funding fight
At least one Democrat is saying explicitly that the party should fight back against Trump and Musk by refusing to help Republicans reach a government funding deal.
Dems will shut down federal government if needed to stop Trump from dismantling it, says Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey
N.J., said Democrats in Congress would support shutting down the federal government “if we have to” in order to block President Donald Trump from smashing it. Withholding Democratic votes next month for funding needed to keep government open may be the best way “to hold them accountable,
Democratic senator open to government shutdown as protest of Trump moves
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said Sunday that he's open to joining Democrats in shutting down the government to protest the Trump administration's upheaval of federal agencies and funding. Why it matters: Kim joins other Democrats concerned about helping Republicans push through a federal funding bill ahead of the March 14 deadline while Trump's administration looks to cut back some federal agencies and block federal funds.
Senator: Dems Ready for Government Shutdown to Stop Trump’s ‘Lawlessness’
A Democrat senator said his party is prepared to shut down the government in a bid to stop Donald Trump’s administration from wreaking havoc on federal agencies and programs. “I cannot support efforts that will continue this lawlessness that we’re seeing when it comes to this administration’s actions,
Congress Could Abolish Government Agencies to Help Clear Trump's Path
Donald Trump will need congressional approval if he wants to abolish federal agencies, a legal analyst has told Newsweek.
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