Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress are scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday in a last-minute attempt to prevent a government shutdown. However, both parties remain firmly rooted in their positions, showing little sign of compromise.

Republicans are challenging Democrats to oppose a funding bill that would largely maintain current government spending levels. However, Democrats are standing their ground, leveraging one of their few sources of influence to insist Congress take up legislation on expanding health care benefits, AP reported. Also Read | Here's what Donald Trump expects on recession, and US govt shutdown: ‘Could…’

Who all are likely to attend?

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeff

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