Trump's ultra-loyal voters, who sent him to Washington to rock establishment elites, are likely to enjoy the pandemonium. Trump begins 2019 seeking a face-saving win from a partial government shutdown that's doubling as his first clash with the new Democratic House majority. He invited congressional leaders to the White House on Wednesday for talks as the shutdown stretches into a 12th day. Trump's challenging political situation will test his capacity to impose his will at a time when Washington power is divided after two years of blanket GOP control. @realDonaldTrump has the Senate, the White House, and the House (for the moment) under Republican control.

Source: CNN January 02, 2019 06:00 UTC