Trump to Meet With Congressional Leaders Monday Ahead of Potential Shutdown

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President Donald Trump is set to meet with the top four congressional leaders on Monday at the White House—just one day before the federal government faces a potential shutdown.

Attendees:

  • President Donald Trump

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)

  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.)

  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). The government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday if no funding agreement is reached.

Democrats are demanding:

  • Extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies

  • Reversal of Medicaid cuts from the GOP’s earlier tax bill

Republicans are pushing for:

  • A seven-week extension of current funding

  • No changes to healthcare spending in this round

Political tensions proceed the meeting. Trump previously canceled a meeting with Democrats, calling their demands “unserious and ridiculous”.

The rescheduled meeting was secured after behind-the-scenes pressure from Schumer and Thune.

Democrats say they’re determined to avoid a shutdown and are confident voters will blame Republicans if it happens.

This meeting could determine whether the government stays open or shuts down.