Stuck in shutdown standstill, GOP seems to punt to next Congress

4,116 views · Published 28 December 2018 · 2:20 · Indexed 2 October 2026

Channel: PBS NewsHour · 2018 · News & Politics

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Leaders in Congress announced that the House won't hold any votes over the weekend and that the Senate won't vote before the last day of the current Congress. President Trump has said he isn't budging on his demands for funds for a border wall. How will lawmakers resolve the shutdown? Lisa Desjardins sits down with William Brangham for an update.

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