Trump to Meet Congress: Shutdown Looms by Oct 1

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A White House official confirmed that Trump will meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, and Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

This meeting follows Trump’s cancellation of a previously scheduled Thursday, September 25, meeting with the two Democratic leaders.

The potential shutdown is less than a week away, and the administration has indicated it may lay off more federal workers if a deal is not reached.