Shutdown Will Extend Into Next Year

“Washington Thursday all but gave up on resolving the partial government shutdown before the New Year, as lawmakers were told not to expect votes this week and signs of negotiations were nonexistent,” the Washington Post reports.

“On Capitol Hill, the hallways were quiet and leadership offices were shuttered. At the White House, President Trump retreated from public view and tweeted recriminations at Democrats.”

“Behind the scenes, Democratic aides were working to draft legislation to reopen the government once they take over the House on Jan. 3.”