Cruz Predicts Democrat Shutdown Before Midterms

0:00It's April 22nd. This is Dallas News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Senator Ted Cruz dropped a bull prediction this week, saying he thinks Democrats are gearing up to force a government shutdown right before the midterm elections. He laid it out on CNBC, claiming they'll pull the same move they did last year to gain a political edge. Earlier this week on Tuesday, Cruz pointed fingers at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, calling him predictable and not too creative. He recalled how Schumer shut things down last fall, just before voting day, and figures they'll try it again starting October 1st. Cruz says Democrats see shutdowns as a win because they can blame Republicans for the chaos, like long lines at airports and other headaches that hit. Everyday folks, it's all about flipping the script to make the GOP look incompetent. He's even willing to wager $100 that Schumer goes through with it on that date. To head it off, Cruz is pushing for a reconciliation bill specifically to keep the Department of

1:01Homeland Security funded and running smooth. This shutdown talk is heating up fast as deadlines loom, so keep an eye on how Congress plays their next hand.