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Despite murmurs of a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown, betting odds on Polymarket as of 8 a.m. on Nov. 7 show that 54% think that the shutdown will end Nov. 16 or later. The predicted end date is Nov. 18.
Senate Democrats appeared emboldened in their shutdown posture Wednesday after a sweep in key races in Tuesday's elections. But the caucus appears split on how to proceed, with some progressives urging Democrats not to cave now on their health care demands, while some moderates engage in talks on a way out.
Senate Republicans brought forth a bill to pay excepted workers during the shutdown, but it failed to reach the 60 vote threshold.
Senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins ‘Fox News Live’ to break down a new plan from Senate Republicans aimed at ending the ongoing government shutdown.
Senate Republicans swiftly shot down a Democrat proposal to end the shutdown that would have seen Obamacare subsidies extended for one year. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) joins Alex Witt to share his insight on the effects of the shutdown,
Taking to Truth Social on Friday afternoon, Trump wrote, "The United States Senate should not leave town until they have a Deal to end the Democrat Shutdown. If they can’t reach a Deal, the Republicans should terminate the Filibuster, IMMEDIATELY, and take care of our Great American Workers!"
The flight cancellations are the latest indication of the rising stakes of the shutdown, which hit 37 days on Nov. 6 with little sign of an end. While bipartisan talks to reopen the government have been gaining steam in recent days, it's unclear when the two parties will be able to reach a deal.
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.