July 30, 2018

Senate GOP leaders are carefully planning an appropriations process that will diminish the chances of President Trump triggering a government shutdown weeks before Election Day.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday expressed confidence that a shutdown would be avoided despite the threats from Trump, who is seen as the wildcard in the debate.

Trump is threatening to force a shutdown if Congress does not provide funding for his border wall.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/399598-gop-leaders-hope-to-circumvent-trump-on-shutdown