Republican and Democratic leaders met at the White House on Monday (September 29) to discuss a potential government shutdown, but no agreement was reached . Vice President JD Vance , along with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune , expressed doubts about avoiding a shutdown. Vance stated, "I think we're headed to a shutdown because the Democrats won't do the right thing."

Funding is set to run out at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday (October 1), and without a last-minute deal, a shutdown will occur. Democrats, led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , have insisted they will not support a funding bill that undermines health care . Schumer noted that while differences remain, President Trump listened to their conc

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