Trump to Meet with Congressional Leaders Before Shutdown Deadline

President Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, on Monday to negotiate a spending bill ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline to prevent a government shutdown. The meeting follows Trump’s earlier cancellation and comes as Democrats push for tax credit extensions and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts, while the White House has warned of potential layoffs if an agreement isn’t reached.

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