The vibes are bad.
An overwhelming sense of frustration and despair is taking hold on Capitol Hill as lawmakers struggle to reach a deal on DHS funding before a two-week recess begins Friday.
The funding framework Republican senators sketched out with President Donald Trump on Monday appears to be on life support and there’s no backup agreement. Democrats say Republicans suddenly gave up this week on negotiating new rules for immigration enforcement agents. Trump is showing little interest in driving a deal, blaming Democrats for backing out of agreements with Republicans.
“Because they don’t want to settle,” Trump said at Wednesday night’s…
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