Conn., delivered a forceful rebuke of his party’s response to Republicans’ funding bill, telling NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that while he still has confidence in Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,

Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said he still supports Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after Schumer and other Senate Democrats voted to avert a government shutdown but said that Democrats must change their tactics.

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy on Sunday hesitantly expressed support for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, but said Democrats need to change their "tactics" if they hope to be effective.

In an interview with Bill Maher, Shapiro, a Democrat who’s widely seen as a likely candidate for president in 2028, also weighed in on cuts at the Department of Education and Trump's tariffs.

Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will vote to advance a Republican bill to fund the government, potentially averting the threat of a government shutdown.

A new NBC News poll shows support for the Democrats at an all-time low with only 27% having a positive view of the party. That same poll shows 65% of Dem voters want the party to stick to their positions and fight Trump.