Punchbowl News: “We’ll reiterate that such shutdowns are harmful, counter-productive and a major detriment to the country. The party looking to force a policy change via a shutdown rarely gets what it wants…”

“One of the most important factors to look at during a shutdown isn’t just how you get into one, but how you plan to get out. And that’s where we want to focus this morning — what to expect next, and what might shift the incentives or momentum in this process.”

“Schumer has been able to maintain his hardline posture largely because he’s gotten continued backing from moderates in his caucus, as well as retiring Democrats. That unity has bolstered Schumer’s position.”

“But with two new Democratic defections, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is betting that pressure will continue to build on those moderates to cave the longer the shutdown drags on.”

Politico: “There’s no sign right now anything will change by this weekend.”

“A lot of good can come down from shutdowns. We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn’t want. They’d be Democrat things.”

— President Trump, quoted by Politico.

Punchbowl News: “Roughly 750,000 federal employees will be placed on furlough. “Essential employees,” including active-duty military members, will be required to work despite not getting paid. Trump and OMB Director Russ Vought have threatened mass layoffs of federal workers during a shutdown or program cutbacks.”

“The Senate may vote Wednesday on competing Democratic and GOP proposals to reopen the government, but neither plan is expected to pass. Both sides are deeply entrenched right now, and this shutdown could potentially drag on for days or weeks.”

Punchbowl News: “The Senate will soon begin voting on the House-passed bill to fund federal agencies through Nov. 21. Senators will also vote on the Democratic counteroffer, a monthlong continuing resolution filled with health care policy riders and restrictions on the White House’s ability to rescind funding.”

“Both proposals will fail, and senators will then likely be sent home for the night with no clear path forward.”

“The biggest dynamic to watch is whether any Democratic senators — other than Sen. John Fetterman — vote for the House-passed CR.”

“We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for them and irreversible by them.”

— President Trump, quoted by the Wall Street Journal, saying he could use a government shutdown to flex his executive powers at Democrats’ expense.