Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms

Trump, Senate GOP Show United Front as Shutdown Grinds Into Fourth Week

Senate Republicans stood shoulder to shoulder with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, signaling no cracks in their resolve as the government shutdown stretched into its fourth week and pressure mounted for a deal. Gathered in the Rose Garden at Trump’s invitation, GOP senators vowed to hold firm against Democrats' demands for renewed healthcare funding before reopening the government. The event, part working lunch and part sho…

Senate Democrats vote to shut down government over Republican spending bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries get their caucus to hold fast against a continuing resolution written by Republicans

In shutdown fight, Dems should aim for the best loss they can get

Monday's White House meeting with President Trump and Democrats Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries didn't appear to help the country avoid a government shutdown.

U.S. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Trump is marching the country into a Government shutdown

The Republican leaders, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, say a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats drop their demands

Trump's latest threat is nothing short of domestic terrorism

If Donald Trump's lips move, he’s lying. Or trying to solicit a bribe. Or slandering Democrats. Or, now, taking hostages.Most recently, he’s started lying about what congressional Democrats are demanding in exchange for giving the GOP the votes they need in the Senate to keep the government open pas...

Trump cancels White House meeting with Schumer and Jeffries despite risk of a government shutdown - The Boston Globe

With Congress at a stalemate, the government is headed toward a federal shutdown next week, Oct. 1.