The Senate must pass a Republican-proposed short-term spending bill by Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown, amid ongoing disputes between Democratic and Republican leaders.

The Senate must pass a Republican-proposed short-term spending bill by Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown, amid ongoing disputes between Democratic and Republican leaders. WASHINGTON —

The Senate is tasked with passing a Republican-proposed short-term spending bill to keep government agencies open, with a deadline looming at the end of the month.

Democratic leaders are requesting a meeting with Republicans to discuss preserving health care programs like Medicaid.

Overnight, Democratic leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding a meeting, stating,

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