These Democrats Could Hold the Key to Ending the Shutdown

As the federal closure slides into a second week, Republicans are working to peel off five more Democratic senators to join them in voting to reopen the government.

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Health Care Politics Bolster Democrats in Shutdown Fight

Even President Trump has conceded that he and his party could face political pain from rising premiums, stiffening Democrats’ spines as they demand a subsidy extension.

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The Shutdown Dispute Over Health Care Subsidies, Explained

The government shutdown fight has spotlighted a debate between Republicans and Democrats about whether and how much the government should subsidize health care.

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Trump Raises the Possibility of a Shutdown Deal, Then Walks It Back

President Trump said he was open to making “the right deal” on health care with Democrats. Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, denied any talks were underway.

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Both Parties Are Resigned to Deadlock as Government Shutdown Takes Hold

Republicans, who hold a governing trifecta, have adopted a mostly passive stance while Democrats dig in for a fight, with both feeling they have the political upper hand.

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Congress Remains Deadlocked as Shutdown Enters First Day

Dueling proposals to extend government funding both failed for the third time in two weeks, as neither party could muster the bipartisan coalition needed to move forward.

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Government Shutdown Appears Imminent After Trump Meets With Democrats

President Trump met with Republican and Democratic leaders at the White House, but they emerged without a deal.

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Spending Fight Puts Leaders in Congress in a Tough Spot

The top four leaders on Capitol Hill are each facing high stakes and competing political incentives as they barrel toward a shutdown.

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Trump to Meet With Congressional Leaders, Aides Say, as Shutdown Deadline Looms

Lawmakers face a Tuesday deadline to fund the government, which will require them to agree on a spending measure that can win at least 60 votes in the Senate.

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Shutdown Crisis Tests Trump’s Go-It-Alone Approach to Democrats

The president has spent his first months in office freezing out Democrats, who have in turn opposed him routinely. Now they need each other to keep the government open.

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