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Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Demand Direct Meeting With Trump As 'Painful' Shutdown Looms: 'Now Your Obligation To...'

As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, top Democrats have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss a way forward.

Benzinga

Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown

With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.

Al Jazeera

Temporary spending bill passes House, likely to stall in Senate - Roll Call

The House on Friday narrowly passed a seven-week extension of federal spending ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to avert a partial shutdown.

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House Democrats call for FCC chair to quit over Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Hakeem Jeffries and five other leaders accuse Brendan Carr of ‘corrupt abuse of power’ after late-night show suspended

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel suspension spurs House Democratic leaders to demand FCC chair resign

House Democrats are vowing a "relentless" investigation, stating, "This will not be forgotten."

Axios

House passes bill that would allow more DC car chases - Roll Call

For the second day in a row, the House passed legislation that would counteract local D.C. crime and policing laws, angering local advocates.

Roll Call

Republicans propose $88m in security for lawmakers after Charlie Kirk killing

Funds included in stopgap measure House Republicans released that would fund government through 21 November

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Democrats declare GOP funding plan a no-go

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a joint statement said the GOP plan "fails to meet the needs of the American people."

Axios

Scoop: House Democrats rage at their "hypocritical" leaders over Mamdani foot-dragging

"It makes some of us wonder: Is this a leader that truly represents me?" said one House progressive.

Axios

Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show pulled off air ‘indefinitely’ after Charlie Kirk comments: Live Updates

Kimmel said Monday conservatives were trying to ‘score political points’ from the fatal shooting of Kirk

The Independent UK

Why have top Democratic leaders failed to endorse rising star Zohran Mamdani?

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has finally lent the city’s mayoral nominee her support – but the party’s top congressional leaders, both New Yorkers, have not

The Guardian - US

Trump Threatens to Cut New York City Funding After Gov. Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor

President Donald Trump criticized New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. He warned that if Mamdani is elected, he would withhold federal funding from the state.

Latin Times

Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding

Top Senate Republican says Democrats see shutdown as ‘politically advantageous’ as 30 September deadline looms

The Guardian - US

Charlie Kirk murder hits close to home for members of Congress - Roll Call

The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk never seemed to lurk far from the surface of congressional business Thursday.

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Sept. 11 commemoration again tests Trump’s uneven record as consoler in chief - Roll Call

President Donald Trump on Thursday took several verbal jabs at his foes during a 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon, again struggling to unite.

Axios

House Democrats fume in meeting that Schumer will "sh*t the bed" again on federal funding

"There was anticipatory anger rooted in what went down in March," said one lawmaker. "Schumer was named explicitly."

Axios

Jeffries taps top Trump resisters Swalwell, Crockett and Moskowitz for new Jan. 6 panel

The picks signify Democrats' combative stance towards the Republican subcommittee.

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Democratic governors now using their executive powers to resist Trump and challenge his ‘dangerous imperial overreach’

Trump will be facing more than the Constitution in his bid to be president for the third time.

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The Guardian - US

It’s time for Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to step down

This fascist moment, this age of Trump, demands outspoken, unrelenting and fearless opposition. We all deserve better

Roll Call

Nadler won’t seek reelection to Manhattan House seat - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the dean of the New York delegation and former chairman of the Judiciary Committee, is not seeking reelection.

The Independent UK

A Mamdani 2025 win could be costly: How the leftist win could shape the 2026 midterms

Traditional Democrats have sought to distance themselves from Mamdani, including high-profile New York lawmakers who have yet to endorse the party’s NYC mayoral nominee

The Guardian - US

White House seeks to use Chicago-area military base for ‘sanctuary cities’ crackdown

Naval Station Great Lakes said Trump administration asked for assistance in federal takeover of policing in US cities

The Guardian - US

Illinois Democrats condemn Trump’s plans to send national guard to Chicago as ‘unconstitutional’

Pentagon sources have told news outlets of plans to send troops to the city, but no final decision has been announced

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump ‘manufactured crisis’ to justify plan to send national guard to Chicago, leading Democrat says

Pentagon official confirms plan as Hakeem Jeffries says president is ‘playing’ with Americans’ lives. Plus, the sorrow – and relief – of leaving Trump’s US for Europe

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Jeffries says president ‘playing games’ with American lives as national guard to be sent to Chicago

House minority leader decries plan confirmed by Pentagon while Chicago mayor calls it ‘most flagrant violation of our constitution in the 21st century’ – key US politics stories from Sunday 24 August

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