Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the latest on the possibility of a government shutdown on 'Special Report.'
As Congress barrels toward Tuesday’s midnight deadline to avoid a government shutdown,Republicans are blastingDemocrats for prioritizing "free healthcare for illegal aliens" over paying U.S. troops, who would miss paychecks if the government closes.
Both Vice PresidentJD Vanceand House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., have accused Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of trying to reinstate taxpayer-funded medical benefits for illegal immigrants through congressional Democrats’ continuing resolution (CR), a charge Democrats dispute.
Congressional Democrats' main demand has been an extension of expiring Obamacare tax credits, but among their wishlist is a push to repeal the healthc
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