Democrats Weigh Shutdown Over Iran War

Punchbowl News: “What was supposed to be a hectic lame-duck session is now a power struggle between ascendant Democrats and President Donald Trump. The odds of a government shutdown have increased dramatically since Democrats’ big win on Tuesday – fueled in part by the public’s opposition to the Iran war – with a Dec. 11 funding deadline looming.”

“House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer meet privately this week. One of the challenges they face is whether to provoke a shutdown over Iran. Especially Schumer.”

“Despite helping deliver a massive Election Day, Schumer is facing calls from some progressives for his ouster. It won’t happen, but it raises the stakes for him in the funding fight.”