Rich Zeoli

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through September. The Senate will consider the CR Friday afternoon. After initially telling reporters that Democrats would not help Republicans overcome the 60-vote filibuster threshold, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will vote in favor of cloture to prevent the government from shutting down at midnight on Friday. House Democrats are decrying Sen. Schumer’s decision—with rumors swirling that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may be considering a primary challenge. Sen. Schumer is up for re-election in 2028. 3:10pm- Will the Senate vote in favor of funding the government through September? According to Politico, a government shutdown may be in the Trump Administration’s best interest—as the Attorney General and Office of Management of Budget will determine what federal activities are essential based on guidance that dates back to the Carter Administratio