Schumer Faces Backlash After Supporting GOP Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is under intense scrutiny from within his own party following his decision to support a Republican-led funding bill designed to prevent a government shutdown. This move has sparked significant controversy among Democrats, leading to canceled events and discussions about the party's direction.

Last week, Schumer joined nine other Democrats and independent Senator Angus King in voting for a GOP-drafted stopgap funding bill. This legislation aims to fund federal agencies through September, thereby averting an imminent government shutdown. Schumer described the decision as. . .