With a deadline looming, Senate Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse over government funding, raising the specter of a potential shutdown. The standoff underscores deep partisan divides as each side holds firm to its demands, with Democrats insisting on health care discussions before any funding extension.

Republican Leader John Thune and Democrat Chuck Schumer articulated their entrenched positions ahead of a scheduled White House meeting with President Donald Trump. Both sides are under pressure, with Democrats facing calls from their base to resist Republican measures strongly, particularly concerning health care and government job cuts.

As negotiations intensify, the Senate must decide on a House-passed bill to keep the government running temporarily. This situation has increa

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