NEW: Schumer Faces Calls For Removal After Dems Fold On Shutdown Battle
Democrats are in open revolt after eight members of their Senate caucus broke ranks Sunday night and voted to advance a stopgap deal to reopen the government, setting off a political firestorm that is now engulfing party leadership and even daytime TV.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) blasted the move as “a mistake.” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called it “a very bad night.” Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of being ineffective. The View’s Sunny Hostin piled on, saying Schumer should be replaced.
“Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced,” Khanna wrote on X. “If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?”After 40 days of shutdown gridlock, eight Senate Democrats — none facing reelection in 2026 — sided with Republicans to move the House-passed bill forward. Schumer himself voted no, but that hasn’t saved him from the fury of his own party.
“Don’t endorse or say who you voted for in NYC despite there being a Dem candidate,” Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) sneered online, slamming Schumer for refusing to back democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York’s mayoral race. “Get Dem Senators to negotiate a terrible ‘deal’ that does nothing real about healthcare. Screw over a national political party. Profile of scourge? Next.”
Sens. Dick Durbin, Jacky Rosen, John Fetterman, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Tim Kaine, and independent Angus King — who caucuses with Democrats — all voted to advance the measure, clearing the way to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
The House is expected to take up the compromise later this week. Democratic leaders there say they’ll oppose it, but swing-district members could face heavy pressure to vote yes.
“Tonight is another example of why we need new leadership,” Moulton wrote on X. “If @ChuckSchumer were an effective leader, he would have united his caucus to vote ‘No’ tonight and hold the line on healthcare. Maybe now @EdMarkey will finally join me in pledging not to vote for Schumer?”
Schumer insisted Sunday night he’ll “keep fighting,” but many Democrats are openly questioning his grip on the caucus. They had long opposed the measure because it didn’t fix expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies — but as the shutdown stretched into its sixth week, with flights canceled, food benefits disappearing, and federal workers unpaid, the pressure to act became unbearable.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) turned her fire on Republicans, saying, “I want Republicans to actually grow a backbone and say, regardless of what Donald Trump says, we’re actually going to restore these cuts on health care — but it looks like I’ve lost that fight.”
Murphy wasn’t buying the compromise. “This bill doesn’t do anything to arrest the health care catastrophe, nor does it constrain in any meaningful way President Trump’s illegality,” he said. “I think the voters were pretty clear on Tuesday night what they wanted Congress to do … and I am really saddened that we didn’t listen to them.”
Democrats say they’ve been promised a December Senate vote on extending ACA tax credits and the rehiring of government workers fired during the shutdown. But Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) said that’s not enough. “A wink and a nod to deal with this health care crisis later — with no actual guarantees — is just not enough,” she said.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin agreed: “The promise of a vote in over a month does not meet that threshold.”
DNC Chair Ken Martin called the vote “a betrayal of the American people,” blaming Republicans and President Trump. “The voters will never forget the day Trump turned his back on them so he could focus on building his gilded ballroom,” Martin said.
BREAKING: Bret Baier cuts into live broadcast with urgent update on Trump1
Fox News’ Bret Baier Caught on Video Getting Ticketed in D.C. amid Trump’s Police Takeover
"I didn't know there was paparazzi," Baier said after footage of him getting pulled over was shared to X
Fox News anchor Bret Baier was ticketed in Washington, D.C., amid President Donald Trump's overhaul of the city's police.
One week after the president seized control of the Metropolitan Police Department — a move he claimed would help to fight crime and target the city's homeless population — Baier, 55, was seen getting a ticket for distracted driving by an MPD officer.Fox News' Bret Baier gets a ticket in Washington, D.C.
Roy Rochlin/Getty; Mollaan Babbington Group of COMPASS via Storyful
The Special Report host explained in a post on X that he picked up his phone as he drove past an officer in Georgetown, resulting in the ticket. As in much of the rest of the United States, it is illegal to use a cellphone while simultaneously driving in Washington, unless hands-free technology is being used.
"I didn't know there was paparazzi," Baier added at the end of his message.Members of the National Guard patrol at Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 14, 2025.
JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty
After the president announced his administration's takeover of Washington, D.C., law enforcement on Aug. 11, the Metropolitan Police Department fell under federal control. Attorney General Pam Bondi was put in charge of the D.C. police, and Trump warned he was ready to deploy other military forces "if needed."
The capital takeover prompted widespread protests, confrontations at ICE checkpoints and further curfews. Although the citizen response is largely negative, the Trump administration has expressed satisfaction with how the takeover is unfolding.Trump claimed the move was in response to a "public safety emergency," despite local crime data showing otherwise. The president has accused city officials of falsifying data.
The Washington, D.C., takeover was initially planned to be 30 days long, though Trump has expressed desire to extend the period — and apply the same methods in other U.S. cities.
"Our whole country is going to be so different and so great," Trump said on Aug. 13. "It's going to be clean and safe and beautiful, and people are going to love our flag more than they've ever loved it. And we're going to do a great job."
BREAKING: Bret Baier cuts into live broadcast with urgent update on Trump
Fox News’ Bret Baier Caught on Video Getting Ticketed in D.C. amid Trump’s Police Takeover
"I didn't know there was paparazzi," Baier said after footage of him getting pulled over was shared to X
Fox News anchor Bret Baier was ticketed in Washington, D.C., amid President Donald Trump's overhaul of the city's police.
One week after the president seized control of the Metropolitan Police Department — a move he claimed would help to fight crime and target the city's homeless population — Baier, 55, was seen getting a ticket for distracted driving by an MPD officer.
Fox News' Bret Baier gets a ticket in Washington, D.C.
Roy Rochlin/Getty; Mollaan Babbington Group of COMPASS via Storyful
The Special Report host explained in a post on X that he picked up his phone as he drove past an officer in Georgetown, resulting in the ticket. As in much of the rest of the United States, it is illegal to use a cellphone while simultaneously driving in Washington, unless hands-free technology is being used.
"I didn't know there was paparazzi," Baier added at the end of his message.Members of the National Guard patrol at Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 14, 2025.
JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty
After the president announced his administration's takeover of Washington, D.C., law enforcement on Aug. 11, the Metropolitan Police Department fell under federal control. Attorney General Pam Bondi was put in charge of the D.C. police, and Trump warned he was ready to deploy other military forces "if needed."
The capital takeover prompted widespread protests, confrontations at ICE checkpoints and further curfews. Although the citizen response is largely negative, the Trump administration has expressed satisfaction with how the takeover is unfolding.Trump claimed the move was in response to a "public safety emergency," despite local crime data showing otherwise. The president has accused city officials of falsifying data.
The Washington, D.C., takeover was initially planned to be 30 days long, though Trump has expressed desire to extend the period — and apply the same methods in other U.S. cities.
"Our whole country is going to be so different and so great," Trump said on Aug. 13. "It's going to be clean and safe and beautiful, and people are going to love our flag more than they've ever loved it. And we're going to do a great job."
President Trump has to stop live speech as he rushed from podium after ‘medical emergency’
BREAKING: Trump Abruptly Halts Speech After Sudden Medical Emergency Inside White House
Washington, D.C. — What began as a routine national security briefing quickly turned into a moment of confusion and concern that left both the press and the public searching for answers.
President Donald Trump was in the middle of delivering remarks on rising global tensions, including warnings about Iran and nuclear threats, when the atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically. Witnesses describe a sudden break in focus—an interruption that escalated within seconds into what appeared to be a medical emergency.
Before most viewers at home could fully grasp what was happening, the live broadcast abruptly cut to black.
A Sudden Turn Behind Closed Doors
According to individuals present in the room, confusion spread rapidly. A child reportedly collapsed, triggering immediate alarm among those nearby. Among the first to react was Mehmet Oz, who moved swiftly toward the scene.
Observers noted that his response was immediate and instinctive—less that of a public figure, and more that of a concerned parent and trained physician. His wife, visibly shaken, added to the intensity of the moment unfolding just feet away from the podium.
At nearly the same time, Karoline Leavitt issued a firm directive to clear the room. Reporters were quickly ushered out, cutting off any chance for immediate clarification.
Silence Replaces Answers
Within moments, the press conference was officially terminated. No explanation was offered. No follow-up briefing was announced.
The abrupt end left a void—both in the room and across the nation. Viewers were left staring at blank screens, while journalists scrambled for details that, as of now, remain unconfirmed.
A Human Moment in a High-Stakes Setting
What makes the incident particularly striking is where it occurred: inside one of the most secure and controlled environments in the world. The Oval Office is typically a place of calculated messaging and strict protocol. Yet in this instance, those layers of control appeared to dissolve in an instant.The contrast was stark. Just seconds earlier, the focus had been on geopolitical threats and national defense. Suddenly, the narrative shifted to something far more immediate and personal—a family crisis unfolding in real time.
What Happens Next?
As of now, the White House has not released an official statement clarifying the nature of the emergency or the condition of those involved.
Until more information emerges, the public is left piecing together fragments:
A speech interrupted mid-sentence
A rushed response from a doctor and parent
A distressed family at the center of attention
And a room cleared with urgency and silence
In Washington, where every moment is usually scripted and controlled, this unexpected incident serves as a stark reminder: even at the highest levels of power, unpredictability can take over without warning.
