Article snippet: A spokesman for Schumer told The Hill that the Senate Democratic leader was meeting with Pence "at the White House's request" and that Schumer expected to get a readout of Trump's lunch with GOP lawmakers. "The Vice President came in for a discussion and made an offer. Unfortunately, we’re still very far apart," the spokesman added after the Schumer-Pence meeting. Schumer was expected to reiterate during the meeting that Democrats would not support a bill that includes funding for the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Both sides spent much of Saturday blaming the other for the shutdown — the third in the past year — raising questions about how quickly lawmakers could reach a deal to end the funding lapse. The White House and lawmakers acknowledged by the afternoon that prospects for a deal had not increased, even after Senate leaders made a last-ditch pledge to negotiate hours before the deadline on Friday night. Sen. MORE (R-Ohio), were among those dining with Trump in the White House residence. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Freedom Caucus ally Rep. MORE (R-Fla.) were also in attendance. Democrats, meanwhile, repeatedly blasted Trump on Saturday and told him to back down from the wall fight. Schumer and House Minority Leader MORE (D-Calif.) have repeatedly said they will not accept funding for a concrete wall, but fencing. Schumer slammed Trump during a floor speech Saturday afternoon, criticizing his "destructive two-week temper tantrum demanding the American taxpayer p... Link to the full article to read more