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Sanders Says White House Wants Shutdown Deal

President Trump has suggested he would support a deal with a "down payment" on a wall along the border. Sanders would not detail how much Trump is looking for.

Trump Makes Rare Cave on State of the Union Speech

"I would have done it in a different location but I think that would be very disrespectful to the State of the Union," President Trump said.

Senate Rejects Rival Dem, GOP Plans for Reopening Government

In an embarrassment to Trump that could weaken his position, the Democratic proposal got two more votes than the GOP plan, even though Republicans control the chamber 53-47.

Colorado Senator Rips Cruz’s ‘Crocodile Tears’ Over Shutdown

Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado noted that Cruz single-handedly shut down the government in 2013, at a time when Colorado was flooded.

Did Lettuce Kill More People in the U.S. in 2018 Than Undocumented Immigrants Did?

Undocumented immigrants do commit crime at a lower rate than native-born U.S. citizens, but not than leafy vegetables.

GOP Plan to End Shutdown Fails in Senate

The GOP plan, supported by President Donald Trump, would have given him the money to build his border wall but did not get the votes required to advance in the Senate.

Votes on Senate Bills Seen as Progress Even If They Fail

With the impacts of the shutdown becoming increasingly painful, lawmakers on both sides were trumpeting their willingness to compromise in the battle over border security and immigration issues.

It’s Off: Pelosi Says No State of Union While Govt Shut

Fireworks over the speech shot back and forth between the Capitol and the White House as the month-long partial government shutdown showed no signs of ending.

Defying Pelosi, Trump Proceeds with State of the Union Plans

The president cannot speak in front of a joint session of Congress without both chambers' explicit permission. A resolution needs to be agreed to by both chambers specifying the date and time for receiving an address from the president.

Trump Proposal Panned as Workers Face Another Lost Paycheck

Democrats said the legislation offers inadequate protections for "Dreamer" immigrants and Trump should reopen the government before negotiations can start.

Trump’s Shutdown Solution Hangs in Limbo

Not a single Democrat publicly expressed support for President Trump's deal in the 48 hours since he announced it.

Shutdown Goes On as Trump Offer Doesn’t Budge Democrats

As news media reported the outline of President Trump's proposal, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats made clear the president's plan was a non-starter.