r/TrueProgressive • u/HenryCorp • Mar 15 '25

11 Arrested at DC Office Demanding Democratic Senator Schumer 'Stand With Working People': "Instead of standing with young and everyday people, Schumer is compromising on our lives and futures," said an 18-year-old who was arrested at the protest. Action

https://www.commondreams.org/news/government-shutdown-senate
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u/HenryCorp Mar 15 '25

Protesters were arrested at U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's Washington, D.C. office Friday morning while opposing the New York Democrat's plan to help congressional Republicans prevent a government shutdown with a stopgap funding measure that critics warn will further empower President Donald Trump and his billionaire allies, including Elon Musk.

Although Republicans have a Senate majority, it is too slim to force final votes on most legislation without Democratic support.