Democrats are calling on President Donald Trump to get more involved in negotiations to end the government shutdown.
President Donald Trump is showing little urgency to broker a compromise that would end the government shutdown, even as Democrats insist no breakthrough is possible without his direct involvement.
Three weeks in, Congress is at a standstill.
Republican leaders are refusing to negotiate until a short-term funding bill to reopen the government is passed, while Democrats say they won’t agree without guarantees on extending health insurance subsidies.
Author's summary: Trump's involvement is needed to end the shutdown.