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Trump, top Democrats fail to make progress in averting looming shutdown

Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday afternoon without a deal to avert a government shutdown that could go into effect in a little more than a day. After the meeting, congressional leaders placed blame on the opposing party for a potential government shutdown, which would begin at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, if there is a lapse in federal government funding. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that "large differences" remain -- particularly on health care. Vice President JD Vance joined Republicans after the meeting and said a shutdown could be ahead. "I think we’re headed to into a shutdown because Democrats won’t do the right thing," Vance said. The high-stakes meeting with Trump was a last-ditch effort for both sides to come together to negotiate. Without a deal, there appears to be a greater likelihood of a government shutdown starting early Wednesday morning. Hours before the...


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