OMB Director Mick Mulvaney on chances of government shutdown: "I'm handicapping it now at some place between 50 and 60%. But again, we're planning for it as if it's 100%."

NEW:

In private meetings, @DickDurbin and other Dems have repeatedly asked Rs and White House officials for a counter-offer on the Dreamers.

They have gotten nothing in response, people familiar with the meetings tell me.

My new post:https://t.co/OYnvsoiFjH

— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) January 19, 2018