Senators will gather again at the Capitol on Sunday in an effort to negotiate an end to the 40-day government shutdown. rare saturday session Despite this, very little progress was made increasing pressure,
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters over the weekend that lawmakers would stay in session Unless an agreement is reached to reopen the federal government. Republican leaders opted to hold the vote Saturday afternoon, but a vote later Sunday is possible as negotiators work to hammer out an agreement on the three-bill “minibus.”
Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are still pushing Proposal To extend the Affordable Care Act tax credit for one year,
The effect of the bandh has intensified in recent days. After the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered air travel reduced at dozens of major airports, more than 1,000 flights were canceled On Saturday for the second consecutive day.
And after the Supreme Court temporarily halted A lower court order requires the Trump administration to make full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments for November, leaving funding for the food assistance program in limbo as the shutdown extends.
Meanwhile, President Trump is set to return from his Mar-a-Lago with plans to attend the Washington Commanders-Detroit Lions NFL game in Landover, MD, on Sunday.
ESPN reported Saturday that the president wants commanders to do so Name your new stadium after himAnd he is expected to discuss his wishes with the leader of the football team’s ownership group during the game.
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