Summary
Top Congressional leaders are set to meet with President Trump at the White House to discuss funding the government and avoiding a shutdown. They have until September 30 to come up with an agreement to keep the government open. If no deal is made, certain government functions could shut down.
Key Facts
- The meeting includes top leaders from both political parties and President Trump.
- They face a September 30 deadline to pass funding and avoid a government shutdown.
- A Senate vote is expected on a temporary funding bill.
- House Republicans previously passed a short-term funding plan, but it failed in the Senate.
- Democrats want to make certain health-related tax cuts permanent.
- Republicans want to address government funding first before discussing healthcare-related issues.
- A shutdown could delay processing for new government program applications.
- Federal workers may face layoffs or go without pay during a shutdown.
