Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., further sought to drive House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in a corner Thursday, accusing the Republican leader of reneging on a handshake agreement made months ago on funding levels and kowtowing to a small band of 'extremists' in his party.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., further sought to drive House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in a corner Thursday, accusing the Republican leader of reneging on a handshake agreement made months ago on funding levels and kowtowing to a small band of "extremists" in his party.
"By focusing on the views of a radical few, instead of the many, Speaker McCarthy has made a shutdown far more likely." McCarthy is operating with a figurative gun to his head; any member of the House can make a motion to vacate, which Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has threatened repeatedly.
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