Spending deal hinges on Trump, Schumer

Published December 5, 2018 5:00am ET



House and Senate lawmakers Tuesday were no closer to finding a year-end spending deal that will ultimately depend on negotiations between President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who have yet to meet.

Congress this week is poised to pass a two-week extension of government funding for a small group of bills that cover about a quarter of the federal budget.

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