As the specter of a partial government shutdown looms, President Joe Biden has taken a hands-on approach, calling the top four congressional leaders to the White House for urgent discussions. The imminent shutdown, set to occur in just four days, has driven Biden to personally intervene in hopes of finding a resolution.
The meeting, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET, will bring together Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The urgency of the situation is emphasized by the approaching deadline and the lack of a clear path forward on Capitol Hill.
