GOP framework still ‘best landing spot’ for DHS funding, Thune says

Senate Majority Leader John Thune defended on Wednesday a Department of Homeland Security funding framework as it comes under heavy criticism from Democrats and some conservatives.

“I think it's going to be … still the best landing spot, but we haven't heard anything back from the Dems yet,” Thune said when asked if the framework was still viable.

He added that the best way for the shutdown to end would be for Democrats to “take a deal” but added that he doubted they “have a clear...