Democratic senator blasted by CNBC host over government shutdown 'extortion'

CNBC host Joe Kernen called out Democratic Vermont Sen. Peter Welch for taking part in "extortion" by not voting in favor of ...

New month, same government shutdown. What's the latest to know about Day 34?

The government shutdown, which currently stands as the second-longest, could break new records this week if lawmakers don't ...

CNBC host pummels Dem Sen. Welch for blocking gov’t shutdown fix: ‘This is extortion’

CNBC Squawk Box host Joe Kernen went to town grilling Sen. Peter Welch over his continued blocking of a GOP-championed bill ...
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“Federal government blackmail:” An impossible choice between principles and cash for Ohio schools

A surprising 98% of Ohio school districts have signed a controversial certification from the Trump administration promising not to use “illegal DEI practices” in exchange for continued federal funding ...
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Democratic Maryland state senator indicted on federal extortion charges

Maryland state Sen. Dalya Attar was charged with eight crimes, including multiple counts of conspiracy, extortion via ...

‘This is Extortion!’ CNBC’s Joe Kernen Erupts at Dem Senator ‘Not There Yet’ on Shutdown Resolution

Kernen appealed to Welch's "conscience" as a "human being" while accusing Democrats of holding federal workers hostage amid a ...