White House Releases Official Statement On The #SchumerShutdown, And It Is BRUTAL

It’s past midnight, although the bill is still open on the Senate floor. But again– we’re officially past the deadline. There has been a lapse in government funding.

That being said, the White House has officially released a statement and dubbed this the #SchumerShutdown.

Official White House statement on #SchumerShutdown pic.twitter.com/2PiPz2rJ3J

— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) January 20, 2018

Dang. Did you catch that Trumpy flair? “This is the behavior of obstructionist losers, not legislators.”

If you’re looking for live updates, I highly recommend following Jamie Dupree. He’s one of my favs.

Remember – just because the clock hits midnight doesn't mean this work ends on the Senate floor

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 20, 2018

For those of you who keep asking about a deal on DACA – I cannot imagine that happening tonight

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 20, 2018

This is going to be more on process – how long is the CR, will they have votes on certain issues in that time

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 20, 2018

Most Republicans standing and watching the very large group of Senators around Schumer, who is still seated

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 20, 2018

That's what it looks like from the Democratic side pic.twitter.com/kdmtFEKqgP

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 20, 2018

Stroke of midnight APNewsAlert https://t.co/0GV65F0X5B

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 20, 2018

McConnell standing by himself at his lectern, while the big group is still around Schumer pic.twitter.com/sgSNOrvznG

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 20, 2018

This isn’t over. Sadly. More drama to come. Stay tuned.