Trump and his Congressional Leaders Fail to Strike Deal to Avoid Shutdown

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President Donald Trump and top congressional Democrats and Republicans ended their White House meeting today without reaching an agreement to prevent a U.S. government shutdown slated for tomorrow.

The impasse stems from deep divisions over whether to include healthcare provisions, particularly extensions of Affordable Care Act subsidies, in a short-term funding bill.

Republicans pressed for a “clean” continuing resolution that keeps government open without policy riders, while Democrats insisted health measures be part of the deal.

Vice President J.D. Vance warned the U.S. is “headed to a shutdown,”

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said “very large differences” remain

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