Government shutdown entering sixth day as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse

To Win the Shutdown, Democrats Need a Big Switch

Basing the shutdown on health care is risky. Republicans want a farm bailout too, and that could provide a path to reframing the shutdown as about stopping Trump’s power grabs.

AOC Says, 'Can't Settle For Republicans' Promise Of Later Negotiations,' Slams GOP Tactics: 'They Need To Keep Health Care Premiums From Skyrocketing'

AOC accuses Republicans of using government shutdown as bargaining chip, warns of potential spike in healthcare premiums. Rejects GOP's negotiate later pitch, demands protections for premiums before reopening. Dems and GOP clash on shutdown, Dems stand up for healthcare.

Senator John Thune Weighs in on Government Shutdown - "Democrats Just Need to Open Up the Government. Right Now, We Are at a Stalemate"

Senate Majority Leader John Thune was on “Sunday Morning Futures” with host Maria Bartiromo to discuss the Democrats and the ongoing government shutdown.

Letter: In response to 'Finstad in the Field'

Representative Finstad, Your “Finstad in the Field” newsletter is sometimes informative, but often outrageously offensive. This week’s issue landed solidly in the latter category. The headline blared “Democrats Shut Down the Government”. How wrong! How cheap! Is this really who my representative is? Republicans have the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans have the majority in the U.S. Senate. A Republican is the President …

Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats, GOP remain at impasse

Washington lawmakers remain at a standstill over reopening the government, showing few signs of progress. Both parties believe public opinion supports their stance, with Democrats pushing for health insurance subsidies and President Donald Trump aiming to maintain current spending levels.…

Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse (copy)

WASHINGTON — Republican and Democratic lawmakers at an impasse on reopening the federal government provided few public signs Sunday of meaningful negotiations talking place to end what has so far been a five-day shutdown.