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Government Shutdown Looms: Trump’s High-Stakes Meeting in 2025
President Donald Trump prepares for a crucial meeting at the White House as a government shutdown deadline nears.
Trump to Meet with Democrats Amid Shutdown Threat
With just one day left before the deadline, the government shutdown threat is growing. On Monday afternoon, President Donald Trump is set to meet with top congressional leaders from both parties at the White House.
The high-stakes meeting comes after days of partisan standoff, leaving the future of federal funding and millions of Americans’ livelihoods in the balance.
➡️ Read ABC News’ full report here
White House: “Nothing to Negotiate”:Government Shutdown
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt struck a firm tone hours before the meeting.
“There’s nothing to negotiate,” Leavitt said. “The president wants to keep the government funded. Democrats have zero reason to vote against this clean continuing resolution.”
The administration insists that Democrats must pass a short-term clean continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government running while Congress continues working on full-year funding bills.
Trump insists on a short-term clean funding bill to avert a shutdown.
Democrats Demand Health Care Concessions:Government Shutdown
Democrats, however, are standing firm. They say they will not agree to any temporary funding measure without major health care concessions.
Their demands include:
- Restoring $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts passed earlier this year.
- A permanent extension of Obamacare subsidies, set to expire in December.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, these changes would save health insurance for 3.8 million Americans at a cost of $350 billion over the next decade.
➡️ Jeffries says he’s ‘hopeful’ a shutdown can be avoided
Jeffries and Schumer Push for “Serious Negotiations”
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized Democrats’ unity:
“We’re going in with good faith to avoid a government shutdown,” Jeffries told reporters. “But we will not continue a Republican assault on health care.”
Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Trump to avoid turning the meeting into a political spectacle.
“We need a serious negotiation,” Schumer said. “If the president spends this time ranting, nothing will get done.”
Jeffries says Democrats are united in their health care demands.
Republicans Push Stop-Gap Funding:Government Shutdown
House Republicans have already passed a short-term stopgap bill extending government funding through Nov. 21. However, the measure has stalled in the Senate, where at least seven Democrats would need to cross party lines for it to pass.
House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the strategy:
“This is about buying time for appropriations. The Obamacare subsidies can be debated later—we just need to keep the government open.”
➡️ Read more about Congress’ stopgap spending bill
The Human Cost of a Shutdown
Last week, the White House directed federal agencies to prepare for possible reductions in force. This means thousands of federal workers could face unpaid furloughs if no deal is reached.
Federal courts are also bracing for curtailed operations, while essential services like air traffic control and border security would continue but under strained budgets.
➡️ Federal courts may face cuts if shutdown begins
Positive and Negative Sentiments
- Positive Sentiment: Trump has positioned himself as wanting to keep the government open, signaling hope that compromise may emerge before the deadline. Democrats also say they remain “hopeful” for an agreement.
- Negative Sentiment: The looming shutdown underscores bitter partisan divides. Millions of Americans may lose income, while critical health care debates hang unresolved.
Federal workers brace for uncertainty as a shutdown looms.
Shutdown History and What’s at Stake
Since 1980, the government has shut down 10 times due to lapses in funding. The longest lasted 35 days during Trump’s first administration.
If this shutdown goes into effect, it will mark yet another chapter in America’s recurring budget crises, threatening stability in both Washington and households nationwide.
➡️ Here’s what you need to know if the government shuts down
Final Thoughts:government-shutdown
The government shutdown standoff highlights deep partisan divides over health care, spending, and federal responsibilities. With hours left before the deadline, the nation watches closely to see whether President Trump and Democratic leaders can strike a deal—or whether America will face another painful shutdown.