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Democrats are turning up the heat on Mike Johnson over a delay in the Epstein files vote

Democratic leaders are accusing Republicans of dragging their feet on Adelita Grijalva's swearing in.

Axios · Sep 29, 2025

Trump Meets Democrats In Last-gasp Talks Before US Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump meets key congressional Republicans and Democrats at the White House on Monday, hoping to revive stalled spending negotiations on the eve of a looming US government shutdown.

International Business Times · Sep 29, 2025

Trump talks with Democrats fail to yield breakthrough as US shutdown nears

Democrats strike optimistic tone after high-stakes meeting but Republicans accuse rivals of ‘hostage-taking’

The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2025

Crunch time: Democrats ready for shutdown standoff over Republican health cuts

Party prepared to risk government shutdown and will not support GOP bill unless cuts to healthcare are reversed

The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2025

Trump to meet top congressional leaders on Monday with shutdown looming

President will meet Republicans and Democrats at White House a day before possible government shutdown

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

Trump To Meet Congressional Leaders Monday As Government Shutdown Looms

President Donald Trump is set to sit down with key members of Congress at the White House on Monday, just a day before a possible government shutdown, as confirmed by three sources familiar with the meeting.

Benzinga · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 27, 2025

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 · Sep 27, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

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 · Sep 25, 2025