The Latest: Trump sees 'progress' as shutdown approaches
WASHINGTON (AP) " The Latest on the budget battle in Congress (all times local):5:25 p.m.President Donald Trump is striking an optimistic tone as the deadline for a federal government shutdown nears.Trump tweeted Friday afternoon, less than seven hours before the midnight deadline, that he had "an excellent preliminary meeting" in the Oval Office with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.He is also praising the role being played by fellow Republicans, Senate [...]
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