Talks to avert a second government shutdown over border security funding broke down late on Saturday, and Republicans and Democrats are not communicating for now, according to two people familiar with the talks, imperiling the prospects for a deal. The sticking point is over the number and purpose of immigration detention beds, both people said, an issue that would typically be regarded as a side-note to the broader talks on the amount of funding for border security. President Donald Trump said on Twitter that Democrats were trying to create a distraction after “a very bad week.” Talks could still get back on track, ... (full story)