The pressure is rising on Democrats to stiff President Trump and let the government shut down on Oct. 1.

Why it matters: Plunging into a shutdown is risky for Democratic leaders, who rejected the option earlier this year. But a shutdown fight might be the only action that appeases their deeply unsatisfied party base. • Republicans control both chambers of Congress, but they'll need at least seven Democratic votes to pass a funding bill. • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is pressing Republican leaders to come to the table on a bipartisan deal. He argues the ball is in their court to avoid a shutdown.

Zoom in: A crowd ranging from Senate progressives like Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy to center-left New York Times columnist Ezra Klein is clamoring for Democrats to pla

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