Summary
Democratic and Republican leaders are meeting with President Trump to try to prevent a government shutdown. If a funding agreement isn't reached by Tuesday night, many government offices will close, and non-essential federal employees will be temporarily out of work. The main conflict involves Democrats wanting to negotiate health care benefits, while Republicans resist changes to the current funding levels.
Key Facts
- A potential government shutdown looms if no funding agreement is reached by Tuesday night.
- Democratic and Republican leaders are meeting with President Trump for last-minute talks.
- A government shutdown would mean temporary closures of many government offices.
- Non-essential federal employees could be furloughed, meaning they would not work or get paid.
- Democrats are using their negotiating power to push for health care benefits in the funding bill.
- Republicans want to maintain the current funding levels with minimal changes.
- Any funding bill needs support from at least 60 senators, including backing from some Democrats.
- If a shutdown happens, it could affect the economy and put pressure on workers.
