Congress faces a looming government shutdown, with funding set to run out in just 10 legislative days unless a new deal is passed. Republicans control both chambers, but Democrats still hold power in the Senate, where 60 votes are needed to move a spending bill. Angelo Carusone, chair and president of Media Matters, and MSNBC political analyst Brendan Buck join The Weeknight to respond to the high-stakes showdown and what it means for both parties.| MSNBC.com
Sherman is essentially a GOP spokesman. But the outlines here are probably right. I’ve heard that Senate Ds say they’re in the verge of cutting a deal. So you’d expect this moment for House Ds to start firing up wtfs.| Bluesky Social