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Trump to meet with Hill leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call

The top four congressional leaders will head to the White House on Monday for a meeting with Trump in a last-ditch effort to prevent a partial government shutdown.

Roll Call

What does a government shutdown mean and why is this year’s more serious?

The US government has shut down because Congress couldn’t reach a funding agreement. Here’s what to know about what happens next

The Guardian - US

The Latest: Former FBI Director Comey indicted on charges of making a false statement, obstruction

Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute him and other perceived political enemies

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Inside the political pressure hurtling Democrats towards a government shutdown

"There would be hell to pay if we don't put up a fight," said one House Democrat.

Axios

‘Attempt at intimidation’: Donald Trump is now using government workers as human shields in his latest standoff

Anyone going to defend using innocent people like this?

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Jeffries demands "criminal investigation" into release of Rep. Mikie Sherrill's records

"It's outrageous that Donald Trump and his administration and political hacks connected to them continue to violate the law," Jeffries said.

Axios

Democrats in Congress are breaking with Israel like never before

There are "more people who are thinking about" calling the war a genocide, one House Democrat told Axios.

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White House ramps up pressure on Democrats’ shutdown strategy - Roll Call

Sources on both sides of the aisle and nonpartisan analysts agree that top congressional Democrats have a weak hand to play.

Roll Call

Why Democrats aren't sweating Republican threats of mass firings in a shutdown

"Trump and the White House have a lot less leverage in this fight than they think," said one House Democrat.

Axios

White House warns of mass firings across government if there is a shutdown: report

Employees working in programs ‘not consistent with the President’s priorities’ will be cut if the government shuts down, the memo states

The Independent UK

White House tells agencies to prepare for firings if government shuts down

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

The Guardian - US

Trump Threatens Democrats With Painful Shutdown Fallout, GOP Vows To Weaponize Government Closures In High-Stakes Funding Fight

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.

Benzinga

White House threatens mass firings if government shuts down

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

Axios

Hakeem Jeffries rules out handshake deal with Republicans to avert shutdown

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

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Trump-Democrats meeting drama fuels risk of shutdown - Roll Call

Decision to cancel a planned meeting with top Democratic leaders becomes the latest twist in funding standoff.

Benzinga

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Thinks He's A King But He's Weak, Pins The Blame On President For Government Shutdown: 'He Runs, He Hides, He Ignores'

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.

Axios

Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as shutdown looms

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

The Independent UK

Trump refuses to meet with ‘Radical Left Democrats’ Schumer and Jeffries. Republicans need them to avert a shutdown

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

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The Guardian - US

Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as federal shutdown looms

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

International Business Times UK

Holding America Hostage: Democrats Accused of Betrayal as They Risk Veterans' Care and Military Pay for '$1.5 Trillion Wish List'

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.

Roll Call

Takeaways: Trump calls out Europe and UN in combative General Assembly return - Roll Call

President Trump lambasted the United Nations and Europe on Tuesday during a combative return to the U.N. General Assembly.

Roll Call

Trump puts kibosh on shutdown meeting with Democratic leaders - Roll Call

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a meeting with top Democratic leaders to search for a deal that might avert a government shutdown.

Roll Call

Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call

The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown.

Benzinga

Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Demand Direct Meeting With Trump As 'Painful' Shutdown Looms: 'Now Your Obligation To...'

As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, top Democrats have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss a way forward.

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Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown

With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.

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