Trump can avoid shutdown but "differences" remain: Democratic leaders
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"If he will accept some of the things we asked, which we think the American people are for, on health care and on rescissions, he can avoid a shutdown, but there are still large differences between us," Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said after meeting with Trump.
Breakdown
- Democratic leaders say President Trump can avoid a government shutdown if he accepts their proposals.
- Congressional leaders from both parties met at the White House to discuss the shutdown. 18s
- Republicans passed a stopgap spending bill, but Democrats are blocking it over policy disagreements. 1m 18s
- A short government shutdown is considered likely and could delay key economic reports. 1m 36s
- The White House has warned of possible mass furloughs of nonessential federal workers if a shutdown occurs. 1m 50s