Dual Senate Failures Spark Fresh Shutdown Talks
Following yesterday’s defeats of rival Democratic and Republican spending bills, Senate leaders are making a new push to negotiate a way out of the 35-day partial federal shutdown. Still, few signs suggest they’ll succeed soon. President Donald Trump is standing firm on his demand for $5.7 billion in border wall funding, asking Democrats for a “down payment” on the project in any legislation they propose.
What’s happening to the 800,000 furloughed workers?
Some have sought replacement work as substitute teachers or Uber drivers — raising questions over what others might do for cash after missing their second paycheck today.
SOURCES:  Washington Post  /  Forbes  /  CNBC  /  AP