An ICYMI on the shutdown developments, this via the Journal:
- President Trump has been threatening to close down the government if Congress doesn't meet his immigration priorities, but he has privately agreed to put off a potential shutdown or any fight over border wall funding until after the midterm elections, an administration official said Monday.
Wall Street Journal report is here for more: Trump Agrees to Delay Fight Over Funding Until After Midterms
TBH I am surprised. I thought he would ramp it up ahead of the mid-terms.