Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are digging their heels in ahead of a critical meeting with President Donald Trump to avoid a potential government shutdown this week, each pinning the blame for any negotiations that fail tomorrow on the opposing party.
Trump agreed to meet with Senate and House leaders of both parties on Monday to hopefully broker a deal to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded until a long-term spending bill can be passed.
Democrats say that Republicans need to agree to extend certain tax subsidies for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace—also known as Obamacare—that were passed in 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan and are set to expire at the end of the year….
Republican, Democratic Leaders Dig In in Shutdown Standoff Ahead of Meeting With Trump
