Trump And His Congressional Leaders Fail To Strike Deal To Avoid Shutdown

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.

JD Vance letting us know we are headed for a government shutdown because the Democrats refuse to negotiate.

The Democrats are basically saying give us everything we want or we are shutting it down, while blaming the Republicans.

We are continuing to witness the systematic… pic.twitter.com/gESp1NeKjz
— RealAF Patriot (@RealAF_Patriot) September 29, 2025