US Envoy Launches New Push on Afghan Talks With TalibanUS Envoy Launches New Push on Afghan Talks With TalibanThe Taliban carry out near-daily attack, inflicting staggering casualties on Afghan forces, and now control about half of Afghanistan. Associated PressAssociated Press
Tentative Deal Allows Far Less Money Than President Wanted for WallTentative Deal Allows Far Less Money Than President Wanted for WallDemocrats carried more leverage into the talks after besting Trump on the 35-day shutdown but showed flexibility in hopes of winning Trump's signature.Associated PressAssociated Press
Budget Talks Resuming Amid Pessimism Over Border DifferencesBudget Talks Resuming Amid Pessimism Over Border DifferencesTrump used the dispute to cast Democrats as soft on criminals.Associated PressAssociated Press