Let's hope Hakeem and Chuck don't capitulate

In March 2025, Chuck Schumer caved, claiming fear of a government shutdown could further empower Donald Trump. Rather than sit on his hands and force the Republicans to find a way to get nine Democrats to support the bill, Schumer gave up all leverage and enabled executive overreach, Trump's favorite tactic; this opened opportunities to use impoundment (withholding appropriated funds) and executive 'discretion' to reshape spending anyway.  — Read the rest
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