Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) plans to force Democrats to again vote down a deal on Friday to end the government shutdown, he told his conference.

Why it matters: Optimism around a fast deal has evaporated. Senate Democrats believe there aren't enough votes to advance the funding package on Friday and are committed to dragging the fight into next week, multiple sources told Axios. • They're emboldened after sweeping election victories this week, and after President Trump said Americans are blaming Republicans for the shutdown more than Democrats.

What to watch: Senate appropriators are hustling to finish language on a three-part appropriations package, with text expected to be released as soon as Thursday evening, sources tell Axios.

It's a key part of Republicans' latest

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