Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells “Meet the Press” that government funding fate rests with the opposition, accuses them of holding spending bill “hostage.”Shutdown Showdown: Thune Puts Blame On Democrats (NBC, Meet The Press)Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press this morning, placing the responsibility for a potential government shutdown directly at the feet of Democrats, just two days before the funding deadline. The Leader went on to accuse Democrats of using the essential government funding as leverage to push a broader agenda. READ: White House Showdown: Trump To Meet Top Congressional Leaders As Shutdown LoomsPlease make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.