The government shutdown: What we know now and what happens next

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Republicans and Democrats showed no signs of ending their standoff over immigration and spending Saturday as Americans awoke to the first day of a federal government shutdown. (Jan. 20) AP

The federal government shutdown will continue into Monday, as the Senate adjourned late Sunday amid hope Republicans and Democrats will break the impasse with a midday vote. Here is a look at where the impasse stands.

VOTE ON SHORT-TERM OPTION MONDAY

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Sunday night that he would schedule a vote for noon Monday on a plan to end the shutdown and fund the government through Feb. 8. He promised to try to reach an immigration deal with Democrats between Monday and Feb. 8. The focus would be on border security and preventing the deportation of undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

HAS THERE BEEN ANY MOVEMENT?

Yes. McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., appeared to be getting closer to reaching a deal. Progress came Sunday night after a bipartisan group of more than 20 senators met earlier in the day and offered ideas to the two leaders. 

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

The shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday after senators blocked a short-term funding bill Friday night as the prior short-term spending measure expired. Democrats refused to provide the votes needed to reopen the government until they strike a deal with Republicans protecting young immigrants from deportation, providing disaster relief and funding for other domestic programs.

WHAT'S BEEN OFFERED? 

The latest proposal from McConnell on Sunday night would end the shutdown and fund the government through Feb. 8. The sweetener for Democrats was that he promised to work with them during that time to reach a deal on legislation to prevent the deportation of undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Protecting the young immigrants, known as "Dreamers," has been a major goal of Democrats in the spending fight.

If an immigration deal, which would also include border security, cannot be reached by Feb. 8, McConnell promised to take up the issue right after that.

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WHAT'S THE LATEST FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP?

Trump, who did not make any public appearances on Sunday, has refused to negotiate on the Democratic concerns about immigration while the government is shuttered.

He's also pushing Republicans to change the Senate rule that requires 60 votes for legislation to pass. Invoking the "nuclear option" would allow senators to try to pass a long term spending bill with a narrow majority rather than continue funding the government through a short-term measure. 

"Great to see how hard Republicans are fighting for our Military and Safety at the Border," Trump tweeted Sunday. "The Dems just want illegal immigrants to pour into our nation unchecked. If stalemate continues, Republicans should go to 51% (Nuclear Option) and vote on real, long term budget, no C.R.’s!"

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WHAT IS OPEN, WHAT IS CLOSED?

It is Sunday, so much of the government would be closed anyway. And government provides what are considered essential an non-essential services. Essential services — such as mail delivery, air traffic control and Social Security payments — will continue. The VA says it will be processing new claims from veterans. The National Park Service issued a notice that some parks "may have areas that remain accessible to visitors; however access may change without notice, and some parks are closed completely." The Statue of Liberty and Philadelphia's Independence Hall were among locations completely closed. 

Contributing: Deirdre Shesgreen ;The Associated Press