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Meuser to Newsmax: Schumer to Blame for Shutdown

October 1, 2025

Most of the blame for the government shutdown, which began at midnight, lies with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer because he is "fighting for his political life" and refusing to work with Republicans on a short-term funding plan, Rep. Dan Meuser told Newsmax on Wednesday.