Congressional leaders and President Trump meet Monday to avert a government shutdown, with federal funding expiring Tuesday. Democrats demand health-care provisions in the short-term spending bill, which Republicans want to pass first. The House-approved bill needs seven Democratic Senate votes, as Trump threatens federal worker firings.
Congressional leaders and President Trump meet Monday to avert a government shutdown, with federal funding expiring Tuesday. Democrats demand health-care provisions in the short-term spending bill, which Republicans want to pass first. The House-approved bill needs seven Democratic Senate votes, as Trump threatens federal worker firings.