Takeaways from Trump's meeting with Republicans amid shutdown
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President Trump is urging Republican lawmakers not to compromise with Democrats over ending the government shutdown. He met with Republican senators at the White House, saying he wants the government to be funded before any budget negotiations.
Breakdown
- President Trump met with Republican senators, urging no compromise with Democrats on ending the shutdown.
- Republicans insist government funding must be restored before any budget or health care negotiations. 15s
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune expects another vote but sees no immediate progress. 20s
- Federal workers are increasingly relying on food banks as the shutdown continues. 2m 36s
- Many federal employees are struggling to manage finances and are uncertain how long the shutdown will last. 3m 17s