'It's Christmas Eve and President Trump is plunging the country into chaos,' a joint statement from House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said. The White House said Sunday that it was settling in for a long closure that could last until 2019. 'Instead of bringing certainty into people’s lives, he’s continuing the Trump Shutdown just to please right-wing radio and TV hosts,' Pelosi and Schumer wrote. Incoming White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney had revealed the offer on Sunday morning. The National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse near the White House is seen in Washington, Monday, Dec. 24, 2018.

Source: Daily Mail December 24, 2018 19:16 UTC