The White House has yet to engage Democrats on ending the government shutdown, despite the potential political ramifications of the closure.
The stance comes despite the potential political ramifications of the closure, which polling has shown the public blames more so on Republicans than Democrats.
In the eight days since the government shut down, President Donald Trump and his allies have engaged in a furious public campaign against Democrats, blaming them for the closure, trolling political opponents online and urging party leaders to accede to their demands.
White House budget office initiates mass firings of federal workers amid government shutdown, escalating tensions with Democrats.
Mass firings of federal workers have begun.
Party sticks to its guns on healthcare and says it’s willing to hold out – much to the delight of its progressive supporters
Furloughed federal employees are about to start missing paychecks, but they aren't ready to give in yet: "We are willing to take…
