The Latest: Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins

Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough despite the punishing toll of federal closures on the country.

Watch live: House Democrats speak as government shutdown persists

House Democrats will speak with reporters Thursday morning as the record government shutdown stretches into its 37th day — with no clear end in sight. Democrats have gained some ground in recent days following major wins in Tuesday’s elections,

Democrats won big on election night. Now they’re wondering if they can win the shutdown

Senators were close to a deal to end the shutdown before Tuesday’s election. Some Democrats say nothing has changed. Others say their colleagues would be foolish to ignore the results.

Democrats’ confidence in shutdown strategy soars after election sweep

Senate Democrats feel confident after Tuesday’s election that they have the advantage over Republicans in the government shutdown battle and are pointing to President Trump’s statement that Republicans are getting “killed” politically as a big reason to stand their ground.

Govenment Shutdown: Airports Cut Flights; USDA Raises Food Aid Payout; Report That Democrats Are Debating Deal to End Impasse

The revised share to be disbursed to 42 million low-income Americans is 65% of total benefits, up from the 50% the USDA previously said in a court filing it could release.

Democrats Dig In on Shutdown After Election Wins

President Trump’s declaration that the closure had hurt his party on Tuesday appeared to have stiffened Democrats’ resolve and put at least a temporary damper on talks to end the crisis.

Congressional Democrats sense opportunity to finally get ball rolling on ending shutdown

Congressional Democrats, fresh off multiple election night victories, are demanding that Republicans meet them at the negotiating table to end the record-breaking government shutdown. Democrats are seeking to build on the momentum from both last night’s wins and comments from President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning,

Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins

Washington — Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough despite the punishing toll of federal closures on the country.

Charlamagne urges Democrats to give in on government shutdown as Republicans won’t budge: ‘It seems like you lost’

Democrats, you fought. It seems like you lost the fight,” the radio host said on Monday. As the government shutdown
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