Congressional Leaders and Trump Prepare for Imminent Government Shutdown
TL;DR
President Trump is set to meet with top congressional leaders to negotiate avoiding a government shutdown, which could halt many federal services unless an agreement is reached on funding and healthcare provisions. The talks involve Democrats demanding healthcare funding extensions and Republicans proposing a temporary funding measure, with skepticism about reaching a compromise amid political tensions.
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- Trump to Meet With Congressional Leaders as Government Shutdown Looms: Live Updates The New York Times
- ‘Brace yourselves’: Government shutdown threat deepens as Capitol Hill digs in CNN
- Capitol agenda: No blinking yet as Trump and Hill leaders face off Politico
- Shutdown nears as Democrats, Republicans remain divided on funding The Washington Post
- Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline NPR
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