WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled this week's planned meeting with congressional Democratic leaders, refusing to negotiate over their demands to shore up health care funds as part of a deal to prevent a potential looming federal government shutdown.

What You Need To Know • President Donald Trump has canceled this week's planned meeting with congressional Democratic leaders ahead of a potential federal government shutdown • The Republican president refuses to negotiate over Democratic demands to shore up health care funds as part of any deal to keep the government funded • Congress faces a deadline next week to approve legislation to fund the government by Oct. 1 • In a Tuesday social media post, Trump rejected the sit-down the White House agreed to the day

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