WASHINGTON — As the Senate held a rare Sunday session, the Republican leader said a potential deal was "coming together" on the government shutdown but there was no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching to 40 days.

What You Need To Know • The Senate's top Republican says a potential deal is "coming together" on the government shutdown, but there's no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching to 40 days • Senators meeting in a rare Sunday session are insisting on time to read over the proposals and it could be hours before there's any action • As Senate Majority Leader John Thune puts it, "We'll see where the votes are." • Republicans are working to present a legislative package that would reopen the government into January while also approving full-year funding f

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