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Let’s hope Hakeem and Chuck don’t capitulate

Jason Weisberger
Sep 29, 2025
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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 …

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