The partial shutdown of the federal government has entered its 14th day with a deadline looming this week to raise the nation’s borrowing limit. Hopes for a deal to reopen the government have shifted to the Senate after negotiations between President Obama and House Republicans collapsed. On Sunday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid signaled progress in talks with Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Sen. Harry Reid: “I’ve had a productive conversation with the Republican leader this afternoon. Our discussions were substantive, and we’ll continue those discussions. I’m optimistic about the prospects for a positive conclusion to the issues before this country today.”