Four ways this US government shutdown could end

The current US government shutdown, which began on December 22, 2018, has reached a stalemate as the Trump administration and Congress continue to clash over funding for a border wall. The article outlines four potential ways the shutdown could come to an end: 1. Compromise: Both sides may agree to a deal that includes some border security funding, but not the full amount requested by the Trump administration. 2. Concession: One side may be forced to concede, either due to mounting public pressure or the political consequences of the shutdown. 3. Emergency declaration: President Trump could declare a national emergency, which would allow him to bypass Congress and access funding for the wall. 4. Continuing resolution: Congress could pass a continuing resolution to temporarily reopen the government while negotiations continue. The article suggests that public pressure and political pain will ultimately compel one side to yield, bringing the shutdown to a close, but the specific outcome remains uncertain.