Jan 09 WATCH: Democrats say Trump walked out of shutdown negotiations By Associated Press Trump is also weighing in on the meeting by tweet, calling it "a total waste of time."… Continue reading
Jan 09 WATCH: Offering no signs of progress, Trump says he and Democrats are ‘getting closer’ to a deal By Associated Press Trump suggested the partial government shutdown could be "a blessing in disguise" because, he suggests, it could lead to a broader immigration deal. Continue reading
Jan 09 Government restaffs wildlife refuges during shutdown to allow hunters access By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press An email from the Fish and Wildlife Service indicates 38 wildlife refuges around the country will bring back some furloughed staff using carryover funds. Continue reading
Jan 09 WATCH: Democrats say Trump could ‘reopen the government today’ By Associated Press Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer spoke at an event Wednesday where they were flanked by federal workers going without pay during the shutdown, now in its 19th day. Continue reading
Jan 09 How Trump is trying to shift the shutdown debate By Daniel Bush President Donald Trump's immigration speech from the Oval Office on Tuesday did not change the political dynamics around the government shutdown fight. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 7:34 Why we should expect ‘more of the same’ from the president’s address President Trump plans to make his case for a border wall during a primetime speech, in which he’s expected to reiterate his argument that the situation at the southern border constitutes a “crisis.” Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Judy… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 6:53 ‘People need to start acting like adults,’ Rep. Fitzpatrick says of shutdown While President Trump insists a physical wall is critical to securing the southern border, some members of his own party say the government should reopen before negotiations on a wall continue. One of them is Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., who… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 2:28 Shutdown delays home loans, and missing paychecks can mean deferred medical care It’s day 18 of the government shutdown, and its impact is rippling across the country. In rural communities, some people trying to buy homes won't be able to without access to government-backed mortgages. Also, one federal contractor not working shares… Continue watching
Jan 08 Pelosi, Schumer will give Democratic response to Trump’s prime-time address By Associated Press They said Tuesday they will deliver their response to Trump after his address at 9 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Jan 08 Governors call for end to government shutdown By Associated Press Leaders of the bipartisan National Governors Association are urging President Donald Trump and congressional leaders to end the partial government shutdown, telling them "a federal government shutdown should not be a negotiating tactic as disagreements are resolved."… Continue reading