Is there any way out of the shutdown cul-de-sac?

With just 48 hours until a possible government shutdown, lawmakers are weighing more than budget math. The White House’s threat of a government-wide reduction in force has scrambled negotiations, while President Trump’s refusal to meet with Democrats has hardened partisan lines. For insight on what’s still in play—and what’s already off the table—we turn to Loren Duggan, deputy news director at Bloomberg Government. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .