Summary
Top Democrats have asked President Trump for a meeting to discuss avoiding a government shutdown. Congress has not agreed on a plan to keep the government funded past September 30. The House passed a short-term funding bill, but the Senate has not approved it.
Key Facts
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote a letter to President Trump.
- They are asking for a meeting to prevent a government shutdown.
- The House passed a short-term funding bill to extend government funding until November 21.
- The Senate has not approved the House's short-term bill.
- Both parties are blaming each other for the possible government shutdown.
- Congress needs to agree on a funding plan by September 30 to prevent the shutdown.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is open to a meeting but noted Democrats won't support the short-term bill approved by the House.
