Morning Jolt: Oh, Look, Republicans Think They Can Win a Government Shutdown Fight. Again.

Republicans in Washington aren't dumb enough to have a government shutdown while they control the executive and legislative branch, are they?

Chances of a government shutdown grew Monday as Republicans concluded that they would be unable to reach a long-term spending accord by the Friday deadline. GOP leaders are now turning to a short-term funding measure in hopes of keeping agencies open while talks continue, but Democratic leaders say they are unlikely to support any deal that does not protect young illegal immigrants.

Aides to key negotiators from both parties planned to meet Tuesday in an effort to rekindle budget talks, setting up a Wednesday meeting of the leaders themselves. If they cannot agree, the government would shut down at midnight Friday for the first time since 2013.

Some Republicans seem to think that Democrats would get blamed for shutting down the government in an effort to save the "Dreamers" from deportation. And it is interesting that ...

January 16 2018

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Oh, Look, Republicans Think They Can Win a Government Shutdown Fight. Again. Jim Geraghty Republicans in Washington aren't dumb enough to have a government shutdown while they control the executive and legislative branch, are they? Chances of a government shutdown grew Monday as Republicans concluded that they would be unable to reach a long-term spending accord by the Friday deadline. GOP leaders are now turning to a short-term funding measure in hopes of keeping agencies open while talks continue, but Democratic leaders say they are unlikely to support any deal that does not protect young illegal immigrants. Aides to key negotiators from both parties planned to meet Tuesday in an effort to rekindle budget talks, setting up a Wednesday meeting of the leaders themselves. If they cannot agree, the government would shut down at midnight Friday for the first time since 2013. Some Republicans seem to think that Democrats would get blamed for shutting down the government in an effort to save the "Dreamers" from deportation. And it is interesting that ... READ MORE Is Arab Democracy Possible? David Pryce-Jones Editor's Note: The following piece originally appeared in the December 31, 2017, issue of National Review.   One day in December 2010, a policewoman in a small and rather humdrum town in... Why Did President Trump Really Extend the Iran Nuclear Deal Again? Fred Fleitz Why Did President Trump Really Extend the Iran Nuclear Deal Again? ADVERTISEMENT Ten Thoughts on the President and the 'Sh**hole Countries' Dennis Prager Here are ten thoughts on the president's alleged use of the word "sh**hole" in describing Haiti, a Central American country, and African countries: 1. There are few filters between President... Duck and Cover Michael Brendan Dougherty During American history classes at my high school, we   during the 1950s. Our parents would laugh too when we told them about it, everyone having become accustomed to the idea that any nuclear... President Trump, Dr. King, and Sh**holegate Deroy Murdock 'We have come so far. We've made so much progress, and I think this man, this president, is taking us back to another place," civil-rights hero Representative John Lewis (D., Ga.) told ABC... ADVERTISEMENT I Am Pilgrim: A Thriller Terry Hayes "Hayes delivers muscular prose, sniper-round accurate dialogue and enough superb and original plotting to fill three volumes. He balances it all with the dexterity of the accomplished storyteller that he so obviously is. I Am Pilgrim is simply one of the best suspense novels I've read in a long time." - David Baldacci, bestselling author LEARN MORE Salmon Fishing in Scotland NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.