Sunday, September 28, 2025

Trump Tacos on Shutdown; New Meeting with Congress Leaders

Donald Trump has reversed course and is purportedly planning to host a bipartisan gathering of the top four US congressional leaders at the White House on Monday afternoon in a last-ditch effort to avoid a looming government shutdown,...

Posted by Corky at 03:08 PM | 52 COMMENTS | permalink

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"The possibly imminent government shutdown would be like no federal funding crunch before it," writes Stephen Collinson | Analysis https://cnn.it/4pMhGiM[image or embed]

— CNN (@cnn.com) Sep 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM

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"If the president at this meeting is going to rant, and just yell at Democrats, and talk about all his alleged grievances, and say this, that, and the other thing, we won't get anything done," Schumer said.

"We don't want a shutdown. We hope that they sit down and have a serious negotiation with us."

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"The network's chief national correspondent, Robert Costa, told Face the Nation he spoke with Trump by phone Sunday morning and that a government shutdown "looks likely at this point based on my conversation ... He says both sides are at a stalemate."

Costa said: "Inside the White House, sources are saying president Trump actually welcomes a shutdown in the sense that he believes he can wield executive power to get rid of what he calls waste, fraud and abuse."

If no deal is reached, chunks of the federal government are set to shut down as early as Wednesday morning, with the White House telling agencies to prepare to furlough or fire scores of workers."

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Bad Dems! Trying to at least soften the impact of the GOP War on Healthcare! How dare they?

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-09-28 03:11 PM

Fat ------ can take one in the temple

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-09-28 03:53 PM

Wuss!

What do we want?
Fascism!

When do we want it?
Epstein!

#3 | Posted by censored at 2025-09-28 05:33 PM

... Donald Trump has reversed course and is purportedly planning to host a bipartisan gathering of the top four US congressional leaders at the White House on Monday afternoon in a last-ditch effort to avoid a looming government shutdown ...

Did Pres Trump get polling wind of MAGA being blamed for a government shutdown, should one occur?


#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-09-28 06:42 PM

Dems should shut the government down until the most corrupt president in American history is impeached and removed from office

We are running out of cards to play

#5 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-09-28 07:00 PM

Dems are gonna cave to whatever Trump wants.

#6 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-09-28 07:03 PM

I told you so

#7 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-09-28 07:09 PM

@#6 ... Dems are gonna cave to whatever Trump wants. ...

While I am not yet ruling that out, I do note that Sen Schumer may have become aware of the backlash from his prior surrender on budget negotiations.

Time will tell.

#8 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-09-28 07:58 PM

How can Trump be pushed onto his Back foot?

What can be done to take the Initiative?

Refusing to Negotiate unless it's in writing and legally binding.

No Vague assurances.

No letting Trump Bluster Through.

Schumer isn't gonna Cut it.

Too Risk Adverse.

#9 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2025-09-28 08:33 PM

PEDO DONNIE is a fool

#10 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-09-29 04:01 AM

#9

Just ---- off you idiotic Russian stooge.

#11 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-09-29 04:02 AM

He will chicken out again.

#12 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-09-29 07:02 AM

Wait. Der Dotard recently declared that he doesn't need the Dems to pass his budget. What happened? What happened were Senate rules that the GOP, despite their fawning compliance with everything else their fat orange leader has told them to do so far, will not change. So long as 60 votes are needed, the Dems have a say. Chuck Schumer is probably the wrong person to negotiate with the GOPers, because Chuck (sadly) still thinks this is the 1980's, when some civility was the order of the day in the Senate, and in dealings with the president. What is needed at this time is talk like that from Marsellus Wallace:

"I'ma call a coupla hard, pipe-hittin' -------, who'll go to work on the homes here with a pair of pliers and a blow torch. You hear me talkin', hillbilly boy? I ain't through with you by a damn sight. I'ma get medieval on your ass."

#13 | Posted by catdog at 2025-09-29 12:14 PM

It would sure be nice if Trump put the American people before his ego for a change.

#14 | Posted by Derek_Wildstar at 2025-09-29 01:12 PM

If Schumer cannot hold the line, we need a new Senate Minority Leader ASAP.

#15 | Posted by moder8 at 2025-09-29 02:21 PM

#15: The senior Democratic US Senator from Israel who resides in Brooklyn, Chuck Schumer (D-IS), must go! The sniveling Schumer caved in to the GOP budget in April. Once the budget passed, Benjamin Netanyahu got his American taxpayer check and he ended the ceasefire in Gaza. And that very weekend Dummkopf Trumpf bombed the starving Houthis. Anyone on the planet can see the timeline of events.

Schumer puts the welfare and needs of Israeli citizens first over the welfare of American shiksas and goyim. New Yorkers see this which is why Zohran Mamdani has a minimum 20% support of NYC Jews.

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#16 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-09-29 02:47 PM

For the first time in a long time the GOP seems to have the upper hand in a shutdown battle. They are asking for a clean CR. Dems are skiing for more from a position of being in the minority.

This reminds me of the Ted Cruz gambit which backfired bigly.

#17 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-09-29 10:34 PM

For the first time in a long time the GOP seems to have the upper hand in a shutdown battle. They are asking for a clean CR. Dems are skiing for more from a position of being in the minority.

This reminds me of the Ted Cruz gambit which backfired bigly.

#17 | Posted by BellRinger

Theyve always had the upper hand. They're the ones who don't want government to work in the first place. They're the ones who don't care if the working class suffers.

Democrats are burdened with good intentions for the american people.

#18 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-09-29 10:38 PM

Commie Dems trying to protect even a small bit of healthcare is very upsetting to JeffyBelle.

#19 | Posted by Corky at 2025-09-29 10:49 PM

I'm not upset at all.

Even during a shutdown much of the government keeps operating. If Dems want to play a losing hand, go right ahead.

#20 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-09-29 11:03 PM

Only a lying vile piece of ---- would conclude that the party that controls exactly 0 parts of the federal government is responsible for a shutdown

But, then again, jeff is a disgusting human being, without:

a. morals
b. ethics
c. dignity
d. self-respect
e. cognitive ability
f. reasoning skill
g. clean underwear

He really is a despicable piece of trash.

#21 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-09-29 11:16 PM

" Only a lying vile piece of ---- would conclude that the party that controls exactly 0 parts of the federal government is responsible for a shutdown"

Dems are using the filibuster to block a clean CR from moving forward. It's what Cruz did when the GOP was in the minority and guess which party got blamed for that shutdown? It wasn't the majority (Dem) party.

Like I said, if they want to play a losing hand in this face off, have at it.

#22 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-09-29 11:23 PM

" g. clean underwear"

That made me chuckle.

#23 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-09-29 11:24 PM

Dems are using the filibuster to block a clean CR from moving forward.

In an attempt to get health care funding. That's --------.

#24 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-09-30 12:04 AM

" In an attempt to get health care funding. That's --------.

#24 | POSTED BY REDIAL AT 2025-09-30 12:04 AM | FLAG: "

They are trying to undo parts of BBB that was recently signed into law. Just like Cruz used the filibuster to include defunding ACA in order to pass a CR. Same strategy that will likely yield the same result.

#25 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-09-30 12:38 AM

They are trying to undo parts of BBB that was recently signed into law.

Yes. Get back health care funding.

#26 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-09-30 12:42 AM

I know what they are trying to do. Trying to undo parts of a duly passed law wrapped in a CR. Cruz tried a similar gambit and failed miserably. That's how I see this going as well. Further, with a shutdown Trump can permanently lay off thousands of federal workers - one of Democrats critical constituencies. How do you think that constituency is going to react to a very preventable shutdown that cost thousands their jobs?

#27 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-09-30 01:11 AM

I know what they are trying to do. Trying to undo parts of a duly passed law wrapped in a CR.

Exactly. That's what CRs are for, when you can't actually pass a budget.

#28 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-09-30 01:17 AM

CR's are a terrible way to run government.

#29 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-09-30 01:26 AM

How do you think that constituency is going to react to a very preventable shutdown that cost thousands their jobs?
#27 | POSTED BY BULLBRINGER

Intelligent members of society will hold the party that controls all three branches of government accountable.

But. Deplorable Trumping MAGAts have proven to be hateful morons who can't breath out of their nostrils without wheezing, so I'll assume you're gonna blame Biden.

#30 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-09-30 01:32 AM

CR's are a terrible way to run government.

So are Executive Orders. Hear it from an expert:

Lewzer quotes:

"Why Is @BarackObama constantly issuing executive orders that are major power grabs of authority?"

"The country wasn't based on executive orders,"

"Right now, Obama goes around signing executive orders. He can't even get along with the Democrats, and he goes around signing all these executive orders. It's a basic disaster. You can't do it."

LOL. 205 so far this year.

#31 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-09-30 01:40 AM

Clownshack,

I've made my argument as to why I think this is a political loser for Democrats.

#32 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-09-30 01:46 AM

I've made my argument as to why I think this is a political loser for Democrats.

You believe Americans deserve to lose and neither Trump nor republicans are responsible for anything.

I wish you would put the good of America ahead of your xenophobia and hate.

#33 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-09-30 01:52 AM

Get back health care funding.

"---- the poor! Billionaires need tax cuts!!!"
-JeffJ

#34 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-09-30 01:56 AM

"A shutdown falls on the president's lack of leadership. I mean problems start from the top and they have to get solved from the top. A shutdown means the president is weak."
- Donald J. Trump, 2013

#35 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-09-30 02:40 AM

" I've made my argument as to why I think this is a political loser for Democrats."

What a riot.

The Republicans control the executive branch, the Republicans control the legislative branch, and the Republicans control the judicial branch.

"Clearly, it's the Democrats fault!"
~Water Carriers everywhere

#36 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-09-30 05:03 AM

CR's are a terrible way to run government.
So are Executive Orders.

Well today they are the norm because the GOP will not reach across the aisle for anything.

This CR is just a one sided bill, so let the one side pass it.

#37 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-09-30 12:45 PM

Lewzer said it best....

When the government shuts down, it is because the President is weak and ineffective.

#38 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-09-30 12:46 PM

The same guy who declared bankruptcy 6 times is about to declare his latest company, America, bankrupt.

Who da thunk it?

#39 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-09-30 12:57 PM

" I've made my argument as to why I think this is a political loser for Democrats."
####
What a riot"

Again, I made my argument and applied historical precedent. Neither you or anyone else have refuted what I've said. You act like the public never blames the minority party for a shutdown and provided a very equivalent example of that having happened a little more than a decade ago.

#40 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-09-30 06:52 PM

Have they announced the "miracle deal", in the "11th hour", to kick this can down the road for another 3 months yet?

Tick... tick....

#41 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-09-30 06:55 PM

@#4 ... Have they announced the "miracle deal", in the "11th hour", to kick this can down the road for another 3 months yet? ...

Nothing yet, that I am aware of.

#42 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-09-30 07:37 PM

#@40 ... I made my argument and applied historical precedent. ...

Applied? - yes.

Cited the basis of said application? - no.


#43 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-09-30 07:40 PM


Billy Bragg - Ideology (1986)
www.youtube.com

Lyrics excerpt ...

genius.com

...
When one voice rules the nation
Just because they're on top of the pile
Doesn't mean their vision is the clearest
The voices of the people
Are falling on deaf ears

Our politicians all become careerists
They must declare their interests
But not their company cars
Is there more to a seat in parliament
Then sitting on your arse

And the best of all this bad bunch
Are shouting to be heard
Above the sound of ideologies clashing

Outside the patient millions
Who put them into power
Expect a little more back for their taxes
Like school books, beds in hospitals
And peace in our bloody time

All they get is old men grinding axes
Who've built their private fortunes
On the things they can rely

The courts, the secret handshake
The Stock Exchange and the old school tie
For God and Queen and Country
All things they justify
Above the sound of ideologies clashing

God bless the civil service
The nations saving grace
While we expect democracy
They're laughing in our face

And although our cries get louder
Their laughter gets louder still
Above the sound of ideologies clashing
...




#44 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-09-30 07:45 PM

Nothing yet, that I am aware of.

It must be a "race against the clock".

#45 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-09-30 07:47 PM

Again, I made my argument and applied historical precedent. Neither you or anyone else have refuted what I've said. You act like the public never blames the minority party for a shutdown and provided a very equivalent example of that having happened a little more than a decade ago.
#40 | Posted by BellRinger

Does Trump's tantrum changed your "math"?

#46 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-09-30 09:36 PM

Last time the government shut down it was 2017.

Trump was the president.

Here we are again.

Trump doesn't understand compromise.

Or how to negotiate.

#47 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-09-30 09:46 PM

@#46 ... Does Trump's tantrum changed your "math"? ...

Yup.

Things are different with Pres Trump. (Isn't that what MAGA wanted?)

So, applying the past to predict the future may not work.




#48 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-09-30 09:47 PM

Last time the government shut down it was 2017.

Pretty much nothing happens other than the National Parks close.

#49 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-09-30 09:49 PM

@#47 ... Last time the government shut down it was 2017.

Trump was the president.

Here we are again.

Trump doesn't understand compromise.

Or how to negotiate. ...

Pres Trump, negotiate?

That's so funny.

Pres Trump acts like a dictator, just do as I say you should do.

Just look at the sheepish GOP in Congress. How many of them have opposed Pres Trump's dicta?



#50 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-09-30 10:13 PM

@$49 ... Pretty much nothing happens other than the National Parks close. ...

More than that.

www.nbcnews.com

People serving in the military may not see their pay chacks.

Air traffic controllers may not be paid.

etc ...

#51 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-09-30 10:18 PM

People serving in the military may not see their pay chacks. Air traffic controllers may not be paid.

True, but they do keep working, and will get paid later.

#52 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-09-30 10:35 PM

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