sources telling CNN that a Gaza ceasefire deal is quote very close.

The lead starts right now.

Breaking news from the Middle East, a deal between Israel and Hamas is so close that President

Trump is now saying he might even travel to the region on Sunday.

What sources are telling CNN with the president's heavy hitters, including son-in-law, Jared Kushner,

in the middle of negotiations?

Plus, shutdown day eight, and the possibility of delayed paychecks is getting more real.

Could some furloughed federal workers not get paid at all?

We're going to talk to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

He's standing by right now.

And thankfully, some good news, proof of life from superstar Dolly Park.

I'm not ready to die yet. I don't think God is through with me and I ain't done working.

After reports, she was sick and the request for prayers from her sister, the Queen of Country,

alive and kicking and in full glam.

After that message from her sister, had fans terrified.

Welcome to The Lead.

I'm Jake Tapper. At the Lead tonight A continued deadlock Congress, now in day eight of this federal government shutdown this morning. The Democratic funding bill failed another Senate vote. Their proposal, which would reverse a number of Republican changes to Medicaid and end Obamacare subsidies, has yet to pass the House. It did not pass the Senate.

And then immediately afterwards, the House passed Republican funding bill also failed a Senate

vote with just three lawmakers who caucus Democrats voting with all Republicans to reopen

the government.

Formal negotiations between party leaders don't seem to be happening,

but new video today does show some bipartisan conversations are taking place in the halls of Congress.

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