Government is still shutdown. Attempts to find a compromise so far have not worked. Trump and Republicans say they won't vote on a DACA plan until a budget is passed. Democrats will not vote on a budget bill that does not include DACA -- or at least a plan that guarantees a full debate and amendments by a specific date.
In addition to the Senate Reps/Dems problem, the House has an extra problem with their Freedom caucus, which opposes anything that grants more immigration rights. So even a compromise that might pass the Senate might not then be passed by the House.
Personal animosities have also poisoned the process. Chuck Schumer feels betrayed by Trump, now having twice promised and then backed out of a deal. Schumer was quoted as saying that, with Trump, it's "like negotiating with jello."
He added that "It's impossible to negotiate with a moving target. Leader McConnell has found that out. Speaker Ryan has found that out. And I have found that out."
Mitch McConnell has announced a vote at 1:00 AM Monday -- probably timed to put extra pressure on, he thinks, the Dems, on whom he is heaping full blame for the shutdown, hoping to build public support and pressure on the Dems.
Ralph
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