Trump accuses Democrats of extortion as shutdown continues

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to ending the government shutdown than they were when it first began.

What You Need To Know • Monday marks the 34th day of the federal government shutdown • During an interview on “60 Minutes” Sunday night, President Donald Trump said the shutdown is the “Democrats’ fault” and accused them of extortion • Democrats have repeatedly blocked a Republican bill to fund the government through Nov. 21 over demands that it include an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies that will otherwise expire at the end of the year • During Sunday’s interview with Norah O’Donnell, President Trump said the Affordable Care Act is “bad health care at far too high a price,” adding, “we can fix it with the Democrats. All they have to do is let th