John Fetterman tells @_cadenolson that more than 8 Dems supported the Senate deal to end the shutdown but were “afraid” to vote for it. “There were plenty more than beyond just the eight that wanted to vote [yes] but they were afraid. It wasn’t just eight.” He also accused his

Why Five Democrats Broke Almost Six-Week Blockade To Reopen The Government: https://t.co/V0gIoge04r

Schumer deal appears DOA: THUNE COMMS: Cracks are forming. After 38 days, Democrats abandon their original and equally unserious proposal. Extending the COVID bonuses *is* the negotiation — something that can only take place after the government reopens. Release the hostage. End

Democrats offer 1-year extension of ACA subsidies to end shutdown: SCHUMER: "I've spoken with my caucus, and Democrats are offering a very simple compromise. Democrats are ready to clear the way to quickly pass a government funding bill that includes health care affordability.

After a record-breaking week, shutdown negotiations are still proving unproductive: @DailyCaller

HOEVEN (R-ND) tells reporters the White House will have final say on whether RIF reversals are included in a shutdown deal. Says "It's up to them," per @_cadenolson Source familiar with the discussions says RIF reversals were not included in the GOP text offer sent to

DICK BLUMENTHAL: "I have so much respect and admiration for Nancy Pelosi... she's contributed enormously to America, and I think she'll continue to contribute in whatever new roles she has."

🚨HAWLEY on nuking the filibuster: “Every day this shutdown goes on... the arguments the president’s making get a lot more attractive by the hour.”

🚨 @HawleyMO on Pelosi's legacy: "She'll be the opportunity to finally ban stock trading by members of Congress." 🎥: @_cadenolson

🚨WATCH: Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) says Trump "should sit down with the leaders of Congress" for shutdown talks. 🎥: @_cadenolson

Read about the fillibuster here: https://t.co/OXNXWk7862

Trump called to end the filibuster (and the shutdown) following Tuesday's Democratic election victory. Here's how senators reacted: Kennedy: “We're not going to get rid of the filibuster. I've talked to [Trump] about it before. We just disagree.” Hawley: “If you're going to put

After a sweeping victory on Election Day, Democrats in the Senate are emboldened in their shutdown standoff. @SenatorBanks @SenSanders @DailyCaller

BERNIE SANDERS: "Republicans are beginning to catch on that they're playing a losing hand. That's what last night is about." 🎥: @_cadenolson

BANKS: Last night's election results weren't surprising. "Nothing happened last night that wasn't predictable. "This is about getting things done, doing what we told the American people we'd do. "They gave us a historic mandate, with the best president we've had in my

HAWLEY: The shutdown is becoming a humanitarian crisis. "People need the assistance, 42 million people. "This is becoming a humanitarian crisis, and I think we have got to end this ASAP." @HawleyMO @DailyCaller

It's the longest shutdown in history. What's happening on Capitol Hill: @DailyCaller News Foundation

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