White House official says its ‘very possible’ the shutdown stretches into 2019

WASHINGTON — A top White House official warned Sunday that it’s “very possible” the partial government shutdown stretches into the new year and that how quickly numerous shuttered Cabinet departments and agencies resume doing the people’s business is up to Congress.
“The ball is in the Senate’s court,” acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said.
Senate Democrats, who oppose funding for President Donald Trump’s promised border wall,