House lawmakers are being told not to expect further votes this week, all but ensuring the shutdown will enter a second week and stretch toward the new year. He called on Democrats in Congress to fund his wall, saying the shutdown affects their supporters. “Members are advised that no votes are expected in the House this week,” the statement said. While the White House was talking to congressional Democrats — and staff talks continued on Capitol Hill — negotiations dragged Wednesday, dimming hopes for a swift breakthrough. That jump-started negotiations between Congress and the White House, but the deadline came and went without a deal.

Source: Huffington Post December 27, 2018 20:48 UTC