Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He’s shown little interest in doing so

Government Shutdown Continues

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.

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