The US Senate can agree on a proposal for an end to the shutdown. Nevertheless, Republicans and Democrats continue talks. US President, Trump is now calling for at least a “significant down payment” for his wall.
Yes, There has been no agreement in the U.S. Senate over the budget, but it is a Signal from the White house: Yes, the President would be willing to pass a law to sign the supplies for three weeks, the government money came in. Officials could back open for work, authorities again. His condition is A “significant down payment” for the wall to Mexico.
Previously, two competing bills from Republicans and Democrats had failed to pass in the Senate. While they sought for a compromise, came the initiative of the President.
United States: the Longest Shutdown and with no end in sight
issues of the day at 22:15, 24.01.2019, Jan Philipp Burgard, ARD Washington
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