Summary
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is discussing a backup plan with fellow Democrats to create a short-term spending bill in case the government shuts down. This bill would keep the government open for seven to ten days and needs full agreement from the Senate to pass. Schumer is also meeting President Trump to discuss spending cuts and health care funding.
Key Facts
- Chuck Schumer is preparing a short-term spending bill plan to prevent a government shutdown.
- The proposed bill would reopen the government for seven to ten days if a shutdown starts.
- The bill needs unanimous consent in the Senate to pass.
- Schumer wants Republicans to reverse some spending cuts and support funding for health care tax credits.
- Schumer is set to meet with President Trump and other congressional leaders about the situation.
- House Republicans have passed a bill to fund the government for seven weeks, which the Senate has yet to act on.
- There is ongoing debate and negotiations among political leaders about how to address government funding and avoid a shutdown.
