Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday in a last-ditch attempt to prevent a government shutdown. However, neither side has shown much willingness to compromise on their positions.
Suppose Congress doesn't pass and Trump doesn't sign government funding legislation by Tuesday night. In that case, numerous federal offices across the country will be temporarily closed, and nonessential federal employees will be furloughed, further burdening workers and the U.S. economy.
Meanwhile, Trump has shown little interest in entertaining Democrats’ demands on health care.
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Earlier Monday, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met a