The U.S. government is less than 12 hours away from running out of funding, and the stakes of a government shutdown are higher for federal workers because the White House is considering layoffs rather than temporary furloughs.

The threat of a government shutdown has loomed over Washington for weeks as congressional Democrats have refused to budge on supporting a spending bill without a series of demands, mostly related to health care access and subsidies. Republicans are pushing a stopgap solution that would extend current funding levels until Nov. 21.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, among other congressional leaders, on Monday, Sept. 29 . Howe ver , an agreement to keep the federal government op

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