Politico reports that House Republicans are now mulling a two-week stopgap funding bill that would keep the government open into January. First, even if they do pass a measure with $5 billion in wall funding, it faces certain defeat in the Senate. It’s time for Schumer and Pelosi to drop their blind opposition to @realDonaldTrump, fund the border wall, and keep our communities safe. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2018Sure, Democrats aren’t going to give Trump his wall. Read more:The Post’s View: Trump and Democrats can reach a deal on the wall — if they have the spine to take itGreg Sargent: After Trump’s meltdown over his wall, Democrats cannot give any groundDavid Ignatius: Republicans failed to govern.

Source: Washington Post December 14, 2018 21:40 UTC