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As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands.
The federal government shutdown rolled on to its 20th day on Monday as a resolution remains elusive amid a bitter stalemate in Congress.
Democrats appear to oppose the idea, while Republicans suggest a long-term stopgap bill is possible if government does not reopen soon.
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'Goofballs' and hostages: GOP senators say Schumer's shutdown tactics destroying the Senate
Senate Republicans worry that Senate Democrats are creating a new blueprint for future funding fights but aren't ready to negotiate with on demands until after the government reopens.
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The Senate late Monday voted again on ending the government shutdown, now in its 20th day. The latest attempt to reopen the government comes as some Senate Democrats skeptical about their leadership’s hard-line stance against reopening the federal government privately acknowledge they fear getting “hammered” by their liberal base if they vote for a
Senate Democrats want an extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies, but Republicans won't budge until the government is reopened.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Monday floated the use of the “nuclear option” to end the shutdown and get around Senate filibuster rules that require a 60-vote majority to reopen the government. “We
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Wednesday afternoon on a measure that would fund the government, and President Donald Trump said he plans to release a list Friday of "Democratic" programs he's eliminated.