Is Texas, long a Republican stronghold, really in play for the Democrats in 2020? – The Guardian

Is Texas, long a Republican stronghold, really in play for the Democrats in 2020?  The Guardian The state has long eluded Democrats, but significant gains in the 2018 midterms and a series of GOP congressional retirements have raised hopes for change. “us democrats” – Google News

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Trump Says Shutdown Will Continue As Long As Democrats Reject Border Wall – HuffPost

Trump Says Shutdown Will Continue As Long As Democrats Reject Border Wall  HuffPost Government shutdown, day 4: Pelosi blames Trump for using ‘scare tactics’ over border wall  USA TODAY Top Democrats say it is hard to see shutdown solution with Trump  Reuters Shutdown Continues As President And Democrats Remain At Odds Over Funding For Wall  NPR Trump digs in heels on government shutdown: ‘It’s not going to be open until we have a wall’  CNBC View full coverage on Google News “us democrats” – Google News

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House passes short-term spending bill, but legislation faces long odds in Senate – USA TODAY

USA TODAY House passes short-term spending bill, but legislation faces long odds in SenateUSA TODAYHouse Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had urged her caucus to vote against the bill. Only six Democrats voted for the spending measure, and 11 Republicans voted against it. “The legislation that is brought to the floor today falls so very …House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, Setting Up Shutdown Battle in SenateNew York Times House Republicans pass spending plan to avert US shutdown, brushing off Trump complaints. Now it's up to SenateSouth China Morning PostUS government…

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