The latest news from around the world with host Fredricka Whitfield. Passed. A little better prioritization of spending. I certainly dont like playing shutdown politics. And how damaging would that be for republicans ahead of the november races . I dont think it would be helpful, so lets try and avoid it. Reporter now, fred, sources close to so mume of my cnn colleagues on capitol hill have heard from people close to the republican leadership. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell had a meeting with President Trump earlier this week telling him that Appropriation Bills were moving forward smoothly in a bipartisan fashion. They told him they didnt want anything to distract or derail potentially the Supreme Court nomination of brett kavanaugh. A Government Shutdown certainly would. Sources indicated the president was receptive to their message, but obviously on twitter he is threatening one yet again, fred. All right, Boris Sanchez in new jersey. Thank you so
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