– Schumer’s High-Stakes Gamble: Senate Dems Weigh Government Shutdown –

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer signals his party may allow a government shutdown as a bargaining tactic. Despite warnings about the risks, Democrats insist on key amendment votes before supporting a funding bill.

With a shutdown looming, Senate Democrats refuse to back a short-term funding bill unless Republicans allow key amendments. Schumer faces pressure to stand firm against GOP-led legislation

After days of tense negotiations, Senate Democrats claim they lack the votes to advance a stopgap funding bill. Schumer’s strategy could either force Republican concessions or push the government into a shutdown.

– Senate Democrats are willing to risk a shutdown to push for changes in the GOP-drafted funding bill. Schumer is caught between party demands and the risk of political fallout. –

1. GOP leaders believe Schumer is using the shutdown threat as a political move. With the deadline approaching, both sides insist they want to avoid a shutdown, but negotiations remain stalled.