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Senate Republicans blocked the Democratic proposal to reopen the government on Thursday.
Still, with no resolution in sight, Democrats are feeling like they have the upper hand — at least for now. The chamber is now voting on the House-backed GOP measure, which is also expected to fail. This is the seventh vote seeking to end the shutdown.
Meanwhile, President Trump is celebrating the newly brokered first phase of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which both are expected to approve on Thursday.
This morning, Trump praised members of his administration and their work in bringing the ceasefire and hostage release to reality — and is shedding more light on the negotiations as he huddles with his Cabinet.
He will later welcome Finnish President Alexander Stubbe to the White House.
In Illinois and Oregon, lawsuits from both states against the Trump administration over National Guard deployments will be heard in two federal courts on Thursday.
And tonight in Virginia, gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger (D) and Winsome Earl-Sears (R) will debate in the shadow of a texting scandal engulfing the Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones. The event is hosted by WAVY 10, an affiliate of Nexstar, the Hill’s parent company.
Follow along for updates all day.
