Trump Meets with Congressional Leaders to Negotiate Government Shutdown Avoidance

BlockBeats News, September 30th: In the early morning at 3 a.m., U.S. President Trump met with leaders of both houses at the White House to negotiate avoiding a government shutdown. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said there were significant differences between them, and Trump had listened to their opposition. Schumer stated that whether the government shuts down is up to the Republican Party. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said it was a frank discussion, and the Democrats would not support a Republican bill that harmed healthcare. House Speaker Johnson expressed hope to allow more time for negotiation. U.S. Vice President Pence said the meeting with leaders of both houses was "frank" and that federal government shutdown should not result from disagreements.

Previously, Senate Democrats had considered introducing a 7- to 10-day temporary funding plan to avoid a government shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Schumer stated that he would not accept a 7- to 10-day temporary funding bill. (FXStreet)