Trump and congressional Democrats still at odds over funding bill
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Republicans and Democrats in Washington remain at odds over how to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, with congressional leaders emerging from a meeting at the White House having made little progress.
Breakdown
- Lawmakers are preparing for a potential government shutdown due to disagreements over funding.
- Democrats demand the bill include Obamacare tax credits and restored Medicaid funding. 9s
- A shutdown could delay Social Security checks, close national parks, and require essential workers to work without pay. 34s
- Federal workers face possible furloughs or permanent layoffs if their work does not align with administration priorities. 1m 9s
- The Senate is set to vote on the funding bill, with the risk of the first shutdown since 2019. 1m 45s