Thune accuses Democrats of prioritizing “far-left” calls for, Schumer slams GOP chief’s feedback

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate ground on Day 21 of the federal government shutdown. Thune accused Democrats of "putting the demands of far-left activists" forward of the American folks, to which Schumer later responded, "What the heck is he talking about?" Schumer emphasised Democrats’ demand to increase medical health insurance subsidies.

0:00 Sen. John Thune
7:54 Sen. Chuck Schumer

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