Trump to meet with congressional leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
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The U.S. government faces a potential shutdown as lawmakers struggle to reach a spending agreement before the October 1 deadline. Trump will meet with key congressional leaders including Senate Majority Leader Thune and House Speaker Johnson.
Previously, Trump had cancelled a meeting with Democratic leaders, calling their demands 'ridiculous.' A Republican funding bill passed the House but failed in the Senate. Democrats want specific provisions including healthcare tax credits. If a shutdown occurs, it would affect non-essential programs and federal worker pay.
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