House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has sharply criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, blaming him for prolonging the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and urging an immediate resolution.

The political standoff over the federal budget has intensified, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) accusing Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) of throwing a “tantrum” and obstructing efforts to reopen the government. Scalise’s remarks come as the shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, stretches into its second week, affecting thousands of federal workers and threatening military paychecks

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