Tag: Mitch McConnell

"The president was certainly involved, he was engaged in the process, talking to Republican leaders," White House spokesman Raj Shah said. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

How the White House navigated the government shutdown

Sarah Bedford · January 22, 2018 10:15 pm

The Senate's passage sends the bill to the House, which is expected to pass it and get it to President Trump's desk by Monday night. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Senate votes to end the shutdown, sends spending bill to the House

Susan Ferrechio · January 22, 2018 9:27 pm

Fact Check: Did the GOP Oppose a Bill Ensuring Military Paychecks During the Shutdown?

Holmes Lybrand · January 22, 2018 8:34 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., heads to the chamber with fellow Democrats for a procedural vote aimed at reopening the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

‘The Democrats caved’: Liberals pan Senate deal to end government shutdown

Laura Barrón-López · January 22, 2018 8:20 pm

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said neither the government shutdown nor the controversial campaign ad meant President Trump's relationship with Democrats had fully soured. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House trusts Democrats on immigration negotiations despite campaign ad calling them ‘complicit’ in murder

Gabby Morrongiello · January 22, 2018 7:47 pm

President Trump said he's "pleased that Democrats in Congress have come to their senses." In a statement read by his press secretary, he said, "As I have always said, once the government is funded, my administration will work toward solving the problem of very unfair illegal immigration. We will make a long-term deal on immigration if and only if it is good for the country." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump claims Democrats ‘have come to their senses’ by reopening government

Sarah Bedford · January 22, 2018 7:37 pm

Dana Bash told CNN anchor John King that the vote reflected frustration in Congress over Trump. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

CNN’s Dana Bash casts end of government shutdown as moment of ‘leadership’ for ‘adults in the room’

Eddie Scarry · January 22, 2018 6:29 pm

Senate Reaches Agreement to End Shutdown Without DACA Fix

Haley Byrd · January 22, 2018 6:19 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Monday, "It would be my intention to take up legislation here in the Senate that would address [Dreamers], border security and related issues as well as defense funding, healthcare and other important matters." (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Mitch McConnell tells Democrats they can vote on Dreamers if they end the shutdown

Susan Ferrechio · January 22, 2018 3:40 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., returns to his office as the federal shutdown enters Day 2 amid a partisan blame game on both sides, at the Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

High noon vote on McConnell spending deal to reopen government

Susan Ferrechio · January 22, 2018 2:30 am

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement Trump has spoken with his staff multiple times on Sunday to get updates on negotiations to reopen the federal government. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Trump spending Sunday talking to Cabinet, GOP leaders about shutdown

Kyle Feldscher · January 21, 2018 9:50 pm

The Senate must wait until 1 a.m. to consider the measure and it will require 60 votes — including at least nine Democrats — to advance. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Party leaders trade blame for shutdown ahead of late-night vote to restore funding

Susan Ferrechio · January 21, 2018 7:36 pm