Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York. Senator, thanks for being with us, Reverend. It's good to be with you once again.Now, we we're in day 11 of this government shutdown. Speaker Johnson has said the House will not convene next week. Can you update us on what, if any, progress is being made this weekend and opening the government back up.Well, look, uh, Rev, the the Republicans are feeling the heat. There are four reasons, but above all is healthcare. We have a health care crisis in ...

Government Shutdown & Reopening - The central issue revolves around reopening the government, with accusations that one party is obstructing this process [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] - There are claims that Democrats have repeatedly voted to keep the government closed [7] - Republicans assert they have been working to keep the government open, ensuring essential services continue [7] Political Accusations & Disputes - Allegations are made regarding covering up for pedophiles, which are strongly refuted [1][6] - Disputes arise over ACA (Affordable Care Act) tax credits and related voting positions [1][5] - There are disagreements about who is responsible for the government shutdown and whether parties are doing their job [5] Congressional Procedures & Representation - A newly elected congresswoman's oath of office is delayed due to the House being out of session [2][4] - Exceptions were made for two Florida representatives elected in a special election, who had their families present [3] - Discussions involve the process of administering the oath to new members and the traditions surrounding it [2][3][4]

Government Funding & Potential Shutdown - Republicans passed a clean funding bill extending government funding until November 21st, aiming to prevent negotiations with Democrats [2] - Democrats seek to roll back healthcare cuts from the "one big beautiful bill act," prevent unilateral budget rescissions, and renew enhanced Obamacare tax credits expiring at year-end [3][4] - A government shutdown is likely in approximately 36 hours due to disagreements and the House not being in session [5] - The party withholding votes to keep the government open risks public backlash, especially from swing voters [8] - The President acknowledges the possibility of a shutdown and potential for permanent budget cuts [10] Negotiation & Political Strategy - Democrats are willing to find a bipartisan path forward if the bill helps everyday Americans [7] - The White House, House, and Senate Republican leadership might commit to addressing the ACA tax credit issue [8] - The dynamic of the meeting and its productivity will depend on whether it is closed to the press [11][14] - Trump wants to make deals, but the parties are too far apart for significant progress [13]