Trump, GOP, Democrats Seek End to Shutdown

On March 24th, a late Monday meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump

and top-centered Republicans has sparked real hope for ending the.

Partial government shut down now in its sixth week.

The core issue remains Democrat resistance to fully funding immigration and customs enforcement

within the broader Department of Homeland Security.

Budget.

Lawmakers are eyeing a practical fix, unlock money right away for essential services like

the Transportation Security Administration, Federal.

Emergency management agency and Coast Guard then tackle immigration and customs enforcement

funding later through budget reconciliation to sidestep A. Philobuster.

Republicans left the talks upbeat pointing to massive airport delays from unpaid transportation

security administration workers while Democrats hint at flexibility if they get more oversight

on immigration enforcement.

Trump has softened his earlier push for immediate voter ID measures, embracing this split approach

amid pressure to wrap things up before a Senate.

Recess.

Leaders on both sides see this as a path forward to restore operations in secure border

priorities without more delays.