Trump says 'not much headway' in talks as shutdown drags on

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House officials and congressional aides emerged from talks to reopen the government without a breakthrough Saturday, though they planned to return to the table the following day.

President Donald Trump tweeted: "Not much headway made today." Democrats agreed there had been little movement, saying the White House did not budge on the president's key demand, $5.6 billion to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The White House said funding was not discussed in-depth, but the administration was clear they needed funding for a wall and that they wanted to resolve the s...

 

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