Sen. Chuck Schumer: Meeting Trump to avert shutdown 'good first step'

The sit-down with Trump and top congressional leaders is set to take place before funding for most federal agencies will expire.
Government Executive

Facing a shutdown, budget negotiations are much harder because Congress has given Trump power to cut spending through ‘rescission’

Lawmakers are navigating a familiar budget crisis, but a rarely used presidential tool is shifting the balance of power and raising stakes for both parties.

The threat of a government shutdown rises as Democrats oppose Republicans’ short-term spending bill

Democratic warned Republicans they will not support a measure that doesn’t address their concerns on the soaring cost of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans.

Jeffries says he’s ‘hopeful’ Congress can avert a government shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday he’s “hopeful” Congress can avert a government shutdown, a day before he and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) are set to meet with President Trump and GOP leaders at the White House.

Republicans release 7-week spending bill as Democrats warn of a potential shutdown

House Republicans released a short-term spending bill to fund the government until late November but Democrats are calling for further changes.

Democrats Outline Spending Demands as Shutdown Looms

After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending.
Government Executive

Chance of a government shutdown rises as the Senate fails to advance spending bill

With both parties rejecting each other’s short-term funding proposals, Congress is heading into a weeklong recess with no deal in place and a government shutdown looking increasingly likely.

Pres. Trump to meet with legislators for budget talks

President Trump is meeting with legislative leaders for budget talks. They hope to avoid a government shutdown.
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