Dems will shut down federal government if needed to stop Trump from dismantling it, says Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey
Trump's drive to stop spending approved by Congress puts the nation "on the cusp of a constitutional crisis," Sen. Andy Kim, Democrat of New Jersey, said.
Democratic senator says his party is ready to shut down government over Trump’s actions
Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) said he and his fellow Democrats are ready to shut down the federal government over President Trump’s recent actions. “I cannot support efforts that will continue this lawlessness that we’re seeing when it comes to this administration’s actions,
Democrats Divided Over Using Government Shutdown to Fight Trump Agenda
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries last week indicated Democrats would consider using the threat of government shutdown to obtain White House concessions.
Democratic NJ Sen. Andy Kim threatens government shutdown to foil Trump and Musk’s effort to gut spending: ‘This is on them’
Sen. Andy Kim warned that Democrats won’t be inclined to throw Republicans a lifeline to avert a government shutdown next month unless President Trump cedes power back to Congress. Kim (D-NJ) argued that Trump has brought the country to the “cusp of a constitutional crisis” with his heavy-handed use of the executive branch and echoed Democratic plans to use the shutdown fight as leverage.
Democrats Hint at Government Shutdown to Stop Trump’s Axing at Federal Agencies
Two Democratic senators from New Jersey, Cory Booker and Andy Kim, said Democrats should not vote for a spending package that would affirm President Trump’s agenda in gutting federal agencies.
Trump and Musk's dismantling of government is shaking the foundations of US democracy
Congress is proving little match for the Department of Government Efficiency as wary lawmakers watch it march through the bureaucracy
Democratic senator open to government shutdown as protest of Trump moves
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said Sunday that he's open to joining Democrats in shutting down the government to protest the Trump administration's upheaval of federal agencies and funding. Why it matters: Kim joins other Democrats concerned about helping Republicans push through a federal funding bill ahead of the March 14 deadline while Trump's administration looks to cut back some federal agencies and block federal funds.
Sen. Andy Kim says he's open to shutting down gov. if Trump continues dismantling agencies
In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said Republicans “should not count on” having Democratic votes to fund the government.
A government shutdown could be coming on March 14— and DOGE is a key factor
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Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury records after Democratic AGs file lawsuit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's government efficiency team has been temporarily blocked from accessing certain government systems, ...
Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp’ of a constitutional crisis
Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against President Trump’s recent actions and believes the United States is on “the cusp” of a constitutional ...
Out of power, Democratic lawmakers take to the streets to rally opposition to Trump
Democrats are still trying to find their footing under the new administration, with some anti-Trump demonstrators urging them ...
13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data
Democratic attorneys general in several states are vowing to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...