Top GOP Senator Warns of Brief Shutdown

“Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) warned that the government could briefly shut down over the weekend as talks over a sweeping deal to pass funding and provide coronavirus relief drag on,” The Hill reports.

“Asked about needing a days-long continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded past Friday night as talks continue, Thune indicated senators could block that from happening if leaders don’t have a larger deal in hand.”