Republicans Say No To Compromise Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are swatting down an offer from Democrats to end the government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the new offer from Democrats is a “non-starter.” The proposal from Democrats would reopen the government and include a one-year extension of expiring health care subsidies. It’s unclear what may happen next. Thune suggested a weekend session of the Senate was possible, and idea that President Donald Trump endorsed in a social media post. Despite the stalemate, lawmakers in both parties were feeling increased urgency to end the shutdown, which has now lasted for 38 days.