Both sides remained firm in their positions on Friday following the two-hour meeting in the White House Situation Room. Asked if he thought landlords would be lenient on federal employees whose paychecks are affected by the shutdown, Trump said he did. Asked Friday whether he was still proud to claim ownership of the shutdown, Trump offered an inexact response. The White House issued a veto threat late Thursday for the package of bills passed by the House. Democrats have made clear they don't trust the White House or Trump to follow through in any broader deal.

Source: CNN January 04, 2019 17:54 UTC