Weekend session gets off to slow start in Senate as lawmakers look for a way out of shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s first weekend session since the shutdown began has yielded few signs of progress. Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s wish for a quick vote never materialized on Saturday. The impasse that has lasted 39 days is taking an increasing toll on the country as federal workers go unpaid, airlines cancel flights and SNAP benefits have been delayed for millions of Americans. Saturday’s session got off to a rough start when President Donald Trump made clear he is unlikely to compromise any time soon with Democrats who are seeking a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.

US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown

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