Consulting with the WH about what Trump is "willing to sign"
McConnell adds
- Believes there won't be a partial government shutdown
Republican Senator Blunt says:
- A short term bill may be used to temporarily avert a govt shutdown
Stocks have turned on the headlines with the S&P down on the day now (-0.14%). The Nasdaq is still up 17 points or 0.25% at 6771 but well off the highs at 6847.
Dem Senator Schummer says:
- Turned down Republicans spending proposal because it included a 1 billion "slush fund" for Trump's immigration policies
- Republican proposal would not have passed in Senate or the House
- Democrats would very seriously consider a short-term spending bill from Republicans
