Sep 29, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Trump, Democrats leave meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown

Stephen Neukam

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) (L) and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) deliver remarks following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer deliver remarks following a meeting with President Trump at the White House on Sept. 29. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images

Congressional leaders on Monday left a White House meeting with President Trump without a deal to avoid a government shutdown before government funding lapses in a little more than 24 hours.

Why it matters: Both Republicans and Democrats remain dug in on their positions. Barring a last-minute breakthrough, a shutdown is increasingly likely.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told reporters after the meeting that "significant differences remain" between the two sides.
Vice President J.D. Vance told reporters: "We think the American people are going to suffer because these guys (Democrats) won't do the right thing."
Democrats are demanding that Republicans agree to concessions on health care. The GOP is set on a clean seven-week funding extension.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated with more information.

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