Government Shutdown Imminent as Trump Cancels Key Talks with Democratic Leaders
Government Shutdown Imminent as Trump Cancels Key Talks with Democratic Leaders President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled a critical meeting with congressional Democratic leaders, further intensifying the risk of a federal government shutdown just days before the October 1st deadline. The White House had initially agreed to the sit-down, but Trump announced his refusal to negotiate over Democratic demands for shoring up health care funds in a lengthy social media post on Tuesday. In his post, Trump stated, “I have…