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Raj Shah says Democrats ‘blinked’ in negotiations on spending

White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah said Monday that Democrats "blinked" in the negotiations process.

January 22, 2018

Joe Manchin, Susan Collins say leaders were ‘dug in,’ should be praised for reaching agreement

Sens. Joe Manchin and Susan Collins said Monday that a shutdown never should have happened, but praised their party leaders for bringing the shutdown to the end.

January 22, 2018

Common Cause files complaint with DOJ, FEC over ‘Stormy Daniels’ payment

Common Cause filed a complaint with both the Department of Justice and Federal Elections Commission on Monday concerning a payment made to the adult film star reported to have had an affair with President Trump.

January 22, 2018

Mike Pompeo says CIA ‘crushing adversaries’ even during government shutdown

CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Monday the government shutdown won't dictate how his agency does its job.

January 22, 2018

Mick Mulvaney, OMB director, says DACA talks will not resume until shutdown ends

Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said Monday that negotiations concerning protections for DACA recipients will not resume until the government is open.

January 22, 2018

Heidi Heitkamp says President Trump not part of the problem in reaching spending agreement

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp said Monday that President Trump isn't part the problem in coming together to pass a bill to fund the government.

January 22, 2018

Paul Ryan: House will pass spending bill if Senate approves it

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Monday that if the Senate votes to open the government, the House will pass that bill.

January 22, 2018

Donald Trump says Democrats prioritize noncitizens due to ‘far left base’

President Trump said Monday that Democrats are prioritizing noncitizens in shutting down the government.

January 22, 2018

Chris Coons says he will back short-term deal if long-term plan is guaranteed

Sen. Chris Coons said Monday that he will vote for a short-term spending deal if a long-term plan is guaranteed.

January 22, 2018

Kellyanne Conway: Donald Trump not asking for border wall until government reopens

Kellyanne Conway said Monday that President Trump is not making demands for a border wall as part of negotiations on the funding measure.

January 22, 2018

Ben Cardin: Budget, caps blocking resolution on government shutdown

Sen. Ben Cardin said Monday that the main fight to reopen the government centers on the budget and spending caps more than immigration.

January 22, 2018

TSA requires more security screening on cargo planes from 5 Middle East countries after threat

The Transportation Security Administration announced Monday that cargo planes traveling from five countries in the Middle East will have their shipments more heavily scrutinized, CBS News reported.

January 22, 2018

Mike Rounds: Trump-Schumer meeting likely a ‘first step’

Sen. Mike Rounds said the President Trump's meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was likely just a "first step" and not a formal deal.

January 19, 2018

Poll: Nearly half of adults say Republicans more to blame if the government shuts down

A new ABC News/Washington Post poll out Friday shows Republicans face more political liability if a shutdown occurs than Democrats do.

January 19, 2018

James Mattis says government shutdown will have ‘morale impact’ in addition to practical concerns

Defense Secretary James Mattis said Friday that a government shutdown would have "a huge morale impact" on the military in addition to the financial complications.

January 19, 2018

House votes to stay in town as shutdown looms

The House voted not to adjourn Friday, as GOP leaders told their members to "remain flexible" amid the threat of a government shutdown.

January 19, 2018

Marc Short says Donald Trump ‘very engaged’ in talks to avoid a government shutdown

White House Legislative Director Marc Short said Friday that the administration is in constant contact with leaders on Capitol Hill to try to avoid a government shutdown.

January 19, 2018

Paul Ryan: Lawmakers close to DACA deal, need government funded

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Friday that lawmakers could come to a deal on DACA soon, but they need to pass this funding bill to move ahead with the process.

January 19, 2018

John Kennedy: Donald Trump needs to lay out exact details on immigration reform demands

Sen. John N. Kennedy said Friday that President Trump needs to lay out exactly what he wants to see in an immigration bill after rejecting the bipartisan agreement reached last week.

January 19, 2018

Steny Hoyer says lawmakers can still reach an agreement before a government shutdown

Rep. Steny Hoyer said Friday that lawmakers could come to an agreement without a government shutdown, but he emphasized it's on Republicans to make that happen.

January 19, 2018