Are Democrats Right to Cut an Immigration Deal with Trump?

Key Highlights

• Senate Democrats caused a government shutdown in October.
• The shutdown lasted 43 days, becoming the longest in U. S. history.
• The Democrats' focus was on opposing Trump's policies and extending health-care subsidies.
• Eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus changed their votes to end the shutdown.
• The decision to end the shutdown faced significant backlash from the Democratic base.