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Stalemate Continues as Democrats Reject White House Plan

3/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Funding for negotiations lapsed on February 15, 2023.
The White House proposed a new plan on February 27, 2023, which Democrats unanimously rejected.
Republicans suggested an off-ramp strategy but faced challenges in engaging Democrats.
Democrats are willing to negotiate but require explicit support from the White House, which remains firm on its proposal.
Key White House figures, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and deputies Stephen Miller and James Blair, are involved, but many Democrats doubt an agreement due to former President Trump's inflexibility.

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Story summary

Funding for negotiations lapsed on February 15, 2023.
The White House proposed a new plan on February 27, 2023, which Democrats unanimously rejected.
Republicans suggested an off-ramp strategy but faced challenges in engaging Democrats.
Democrats are willing to negotiate but require explicit support from the White House, which remains firm on its proposal.
Key White House figures, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and deputies Stephen Miller and James Blair, are involved, but many Democrats doubt an agreement due to former President Trump's inflexibility.