Democrats, Republicans remain deadlocked as shutdown enters Day 20
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The government shutdown is in its 20th day, and Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over funding. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Breakdown
- President Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans as the shutdown enters its twentieth day.
- House lawmakers are on recess while Senate members return to Capitol Hill. 6s
- Negotiations have been limited, with only one hour of direct talks between the president and congressional leadership. 17s
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to introduce a bill to pay federal workers. 1m 49s
- Democrats are open to temporary funding bills, but a long-term solution is still out of reach. 2m 27s