Live updates: Shutdown negotiations down to the wire as Trump Cabinet picks make their case on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers are sprinting to pass legislation that will keep the government’s lights on ahead of the Dec. 20 shutdown deadline as President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks continue to make their case to senators on Capitol Hill Thursday. 

Although a complete government shutdown is unlikely, members on both sides of the aisle have plenty of work to do to put forth an agreement. A handful of House and Senate committees will gather for hearings as these funding negotiations resume.

On Wednesday...