Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) claims that “so many” Republicans have quietly sided with Democrats in their fight to extend health care subsidies for undocumented immigrants. He made the remarks on CNN, suggesting bipartisan agreement could break the deadlock on reopening the government.

President Donald Trump hinted he might strike a deal with Democrats on health care subsidies central to the government shutdown debate, only to reverse course soon after. This sudden shift has left both sides back at an impasse, prolonging a stalemate over federal funding and health care policy.