Congressional Democrats Request Talks with Trump to Prevent Shutdown

With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.

Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are urging President Trump to negotiate to prevent a government shutdown, criticizing his administration’s healthcare policies. They seek to make enhanced Obamacare subsidies permanent and reverse Medicaid cuts to protect millions of Americans from rising healthcare costs.