Politico: “The unraveling of a typical pre-summer-recess nominations deal has many on Capitol Hill concerned about what is to come. While other congressional leaders are sure to figure into the negotiations, it’s Schumer — who will determine whether Senate Democrats filibuster spending legislation — and Trump — who has to sign any shutdown-averting bill — who will be the key players.”

Will Democrats cave again on the next government shutdown? Another shutdown crisis is set for the end of September. And once again, Chuck Schumer really doesn’t have any good options.

“Senate Democrats have a chance to show their voters they can effectively stymie President Donald Trump as Republicans work to advance spending bills and a flurry of nominations,” Politico reports.

“But publicly and behind cl

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