A government shutdown could be imminent, according to Vice President JD Vance, following a meeting between the White House and congressional leaders as the deadline approaches.

"I think we are headed to a shutdown because the Democrats won't do the right thing," Vance said.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized the seriousness of the situation , stating, "And let me say, we are deadly serious about addressing the Republican-caused healthcare crisis because this is a deadly serious issue."

The standoff centers on Democrats' efforts to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts, which Republicans have rejected. Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are urging Republicans and President Donald Trump to return to negotiations, asserting that

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