Summary
President Donald Trump is meeting with congressional leaders to try to prevent a government shutdown. The shutdown may happen if they don't agree on a funding bill soon. Concerns about layoffs and paused government services are increasing as the deadline approaches.
Key Facts
- President Trump and congressional leaders are meeting to discuss government funding.
- The main disagreement is over health care subsidies tied to Obamacare.
- Democrats want health care concessions in the funding bill; Republicans do not.
- If no agreement is reached, a government shutdown will begin, affecting many federal services.
- Past U.S. government shutdowns have paused national parks and furloughed federal employees.
- A shutdown could delay important economic reports, affecting financial markets.
- Federal workers are concerned about possible missed paychecks and job losses.
