President Trump is set to meet today with congressional leaders in what could be the final chance to avoid a government shutdown before funding expires Tuesday night.
Both parties remain at odds: Democrats want negotiations that include health care subsidies, while Republicans insist on first passing a stopgap funding bill.
Senate Democrats face a tough choice—risk angering their base by supporting the GOP bill or risk a shutdown that could damage the economy.
The White House has warned agencies to prepare furloughs if no deal is reached, The Hill has reported.
The meeting follows rising tensions, recalling the 2018 standoff that led to the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
