Mary Clare Jalonick And Kevin Freking, The Associated Press

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Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats as senators schedule rare weekend session

Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats as senators schedule rare weekend session

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators are working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began more than a month ago, hoping to find a bipartisan resolution that has eluded them as federal workers have gone unpaid, airlines have been forced to cancel flights and SNAP benefits have been delayed for millions of Americans.

Senators to work through the weekend on shutdown as Republicans and Democrats are still far apart

Senators to work through the weekend on shutdown as Republicans and Democrats are still far apart

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators are working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began more than a month ago, hoping to find bipartisan resolution that has so far eluded them as government workers have gone unpaid, airlines have been forced to cancel flights and SNAP benefits have been delayed for millions of Americans.

Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day

Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune quickly swatted down a Democratic offer to reopen the government and extend expiring health care subsidies for a year, calling it a "nonstarter" as the partisan impasse over the shutdown continued into its 38th day.

Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootings

Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootings

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Threats to members of Congress are on the rise, security officials told senators on Tuesday at an emergency briefing in the wake of the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker in her home over the weekend.

Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators

Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Threats to members of Congress are on the rise, security officials told senators on Tuesday at an emergency briefing in the wake of the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker in her home over the weekend.