Trump to meet with top congressional leaders as a government shutdown looms
Share this @internewscast.com

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to meet with the leading four congressional figures at the White House on Monday as the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, according to one White House official and four congressional officials who spoke with NBC News.

The meeting is expected to include Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.

Punchbowl first reported the news.

This development follows Trump’s sudden cancellation of a scheduled meeting with Democratic leaders on Thursday, a move encouraged by Johnson and Thune. At the time, Trump labeled Democratic demands as “unserious and ridiculous.”

Since that incident, Jeffries and Schumer have been publicly exchanging criticisms with Trump regarding the looming government shutdown and Democratic calls to include health care policies in the temporary funding bill.

Tensions heightened when the White House Office of Management and Budget instructed agencies to prepare layoff plans in anticipation of a shutdown.

With government funding due to expire on Sept. 30, the livelihoods of millions of federal employees are at risk. To avoid a shutdown, Congress must approve or extend a spending bill by that date.

Jeffries insisted earlier Saturday that the OMB memo won’t prompt Democrats to cede their demands.

“Understand that the Trump administration has already been engaging in mass firings all throughout the year,” he said on MSNBC. “And so a government shutdown has nothing to do with what they’ve already shown they are willing to do, which is why we just have to continue to hold the line and make it clear our position: cancel the cuts, lower the cost, save health care.”

Senate Democrats are also planning to hold a conference call on Sunday afternoon ahead of the chamber’s return to D.C.

Republicans have insisted that they won’t make concessions to pass a short-term funding bill for seven weeks, and that any negotiations can occur during the appropriations process.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Alert: Hazardous Smoke from Major Railroad Tie Fire in Dunnellon

DUNNELLON, Fla. – On Sunday, a significant blaze erupted in Marion County…

Diarra Propels Sunderland to Commanding Victory Over Burnley

SUNDERLAND – Habib Diarra’s standout performance in the first half propelled Sunderland…

Empowering Futures: Historic Black Fraternity Introduces Speed Mentoring to Close Opportunity Gap for Young Men

ORLANDO, Fla. – A pioneering mentorship initiative is being launched by a…

Mayor Criticizes NES Officials for Slow Power Restoration, Asserting “Nashvillians Deserve Better

In a recent statement, Mayor Freddie O’Connell expressed his dissatisfaction with Nashville…

Tragedy in Eastern Congo: Over 200 Miners Perish in Devastating Landslide – Key Facts and Updates

DAKAR – A tragic landslide at a major coltan mine in eastern…

Health Concerns Ignite Community Outrage at Dunnellon City Hall After Railroad Tie Fire

DUNNELLON, Fla. – Concerned residents gathered at Dunnellon City Hall Monday night…

Russell County Auto Theft: Man Charged in Major Breakthrough Investigation

LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) — The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended a…

Chilly Temperatures and Extended Power Outages Persist in Southern US for Another Week

RALEIGH, N.C. – As relentless icy winds lashed the shores of a…

Coast Guard Launches Investigation into Tragic Fishing Boat Sinking, Identifies 7 Victims

BOSTON – On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the identities of…

Breaking: Australia’s Central Bank Surges Interest Rates to 3.85% Post Triple Cuts – What It Means for You

MELBOURNE – In a decisive move to counter rising inflation, Australia’s central…

Latest Road Condition Updates from Unicoi & Carter Co. Highway Departments: What You Need to Know

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Following a weekend of winter storms, the…

Submit Your Nominations: Celebrate Inspiring Women at YWCA’s Annual Tribute Event

The YWCA of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia is calling for nominations…