MANCHESTER, N.H. —

A government shutdown is looming next week, and with the chances of a deal appearing remote, one New Hampshire senator is pushing for both sides to resume negotiations.

President Donald Trump is trying to keep the pressure on Senate Democrats, as the Republican majority needs their votes to avert a government shutdown next week.

"The Democrats want to shut it down, and they want to shut it down because they want to give billions, ultimately trillions of dollars to illegal migrants, people that came into our country illegally," Trump said.

U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, said leaders need to start talking again.

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"Right now, my message to my Republican colleagues is we need

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