'Get in the damn room': Dem Sen. calls out Trump to negotiate and end shutdown

Government Shutdown Impact - The shutdown is hurting families, with one in eight Americans relying on food assistance [2][3] - The administration could have avoided the mental and emotional stress caused by the shutdown [3] - SNAP benefits are at risk, potentially impacting healthcare costs for individuals like Hazel [4][5] - Healthcare costs may double or triple, especially for those relying on Obamacare [5] - Food banks are stretched due to cuts to Medicaid [18] - Rural healthcare centers are shutting down due to future Medicaid cuts [19] Political Stance and Negotiation - The President needs to engage in negotiations with Democrats to resolve the shutdown [4] - Compromise requires both sides to be willing to slightly upset their own team [6][9] - Republican friends acknowledge they need Trump's sign-off to move forward [9] - The American people know Trump controls the White House, Republicans control the House and Senate [17]