Thune says talks with Schumer are ‘not going to accomplish a lot’

Government Shutdown Stance - Senate Republicans advocate for a nonpartisan, clean continuing resolution to fund the government for 7 weeks, allowing time for annual appropriations [2][3][6] - Republicans express willingness to discuss other issues, but not while the government is held "hostage" [4] - Shutdowns are viewed as detrimental, with the American people and federal workers being the primary losers [10] - Republicans believe Democrats are playing with fire and the far-left activist base is driving the shutdown [21][24] Healthcare Debate - Republicans claim Democrats want to provide healthcare to undocumented immigrants, which they oppose [14] - Republicans allege that some states, like California, have exploited loopholes to use federal funding (Medicaid) to cover illegal immigrants, with California's spending in this area exceeding $30 billion [17][18] Executive Branch Actions - The Trump administration is expected to prioritize spending based on political priorities during the shutdown [22] - The White House is perceived as seeking more power during the showdown, potentially targeting blue states by blocking funds for infrastructure projects [19][20]