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Democrats accuse Trump of intimidation tactics after memo outlines much more aggressive step than previous shutdowns

President Donald Trump and Republican leaders are reportedly preparing to use a looming government shutdown as political leverage, warning Democrats they will feel the brunt of the fallout if Congress fails to pass a short-term funding bill.

Thousands of workers could permanently lose their jobs if Congress doesn't reach an agreement to fund the government by Oct. 1.

Jeffries said there is "no trust" between House Democrats and Republicans and that any deal must be "ironclad and in legislation."

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump, pinning the blame for a looming government shutdown squarely on him.

" I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive," Trump posted on Truth Social.

Democrats hope to use the government shutdown standoff to extend health care subsidies while Trump shows no signs he is willing to negotiate.

Two grown men are about to tank the entire government because they can't play nice.

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Chuck Schumer says Trump is ‘running from negotiating table’ after president posted that meeting would not be productive

A $1.5 trillion Democratic spending plan has triggered a bitter Capitol Hill standoff, with Republicans warning that military pay and veterans' healthcare could be jeopardised if no short-term deal is reached before the government funding deadline.