Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said the chance of a looming government shutdown “depends on the Republicans.”

“You think you can keep the government open, or you think you’re headed for a shutdown?” NBC News’s Kristen Welker asked Schumer on “Meet the Press.”

“Well, it depends on the Republicans. You know, we need — the meeting is a first step, but only a first step,” Schumer........

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