The federal government is set to run out of money Tuesday at midnight, with no deal yet to avert a shutdown.

Monday could bring progress as President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Democratic leaders at the White House for negotiations.

"We're not going to write a blank check," said Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. "And we want to prevent these huge spikes in health care costs."

"It's fine to have partisan debates and squabbles, but you don't hold the people hostage for their services," contended House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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