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Democrats Leaders Demand Meeting with Trump as Government Shutdown Looms
Democratic leaders in Congress are pressing President Donald Trump to meet with them as the risk of a government shutdown increases.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged direct talks with the White House to break a stalemate over federal funding.
Negotiations in Congress have stalled, with Democrats warning that federal workers, contractors, and critical services could soon be affected if an agreement is not reached.
They said uncertainty is already causing disruption and called for swift action to avoid halting government operations.
Republicans have pushed for spending cuts and policy changes as conditions for approving new funding, accusing Democrats of refusing to compromise.
The dispute has left both sides far apart with only days remaining before funding runs out.
Lawmakers from both parties acknowledged that a shutdown would have broad consequences, including closures of national parks, delays in public health programs, and disruption of federal payments.
Schumer and Jeffries said they want Trump to personally engage in negotiations this week to prevent a lapse in funding.
