WASHINGTON —

As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, a meeting at the White House on Monday between President Donald Trump and Democratic and Republican leaders ended without a deal, leaving federal agencies preparing for possible layoffs.

Democrats are pushing to include a proposal in the short-term spending bill to end Medicaid cuts and extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that have subsidized health insurance for millions. Some Republicans are open to extending tax credits but with changes, while others want to address healthcare policy at a later date.

Sen. Chuck Schumer , the minority leader, said, "I think for the first time, the president heard our objections, heard why we needed a bipartisan bill. It's up to the Republicans whether they want to shut d

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