While House Democrats have passed bills to open government, the Senate shut them down. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly stated that the Senate will not acknowledge any bills which are disagreeable to President Trump. This means that the Senate expects to see wall funding in any legislation passed by the House. Thus far, Democrats are maintaining their refusal to fund the wall.
The longevity of the government shutdown has engendered concerns about security and rippling effects. TSA employees in various airports have made headlines; since the government shutdown, they have not received their paychecks. Therefore, many TSA workers have called in sick, thus causing airport delays. Americans also wonder whether or not the quality of work from unpaid employees will decline in light of the shutdown.
Additional details about the government shutdown will follow as new developments arise.
