
Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to White House
Published on: Sept. 29, 2025, 9:47 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Congressional leaders are meeting with President Trump in a last-ditch effort to avert a government shutdown by Tuesday night. Democrats are leveraging their votes to demand an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, while Republicans insist on current funding levels. Both sides remain entrenched, making a shutdown increasingly likely despite the White House meeting.