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President Trump canceled a planned meeting with top congressional Democrats to discuss government funding, citing their demands as "unserious and ridiculous." Democrats accuse Trump of avoiding negotiations and prioritizing a potential government shutdown over addressing healthcare concerns and rising costs. The September 30th funding deadline looms, with Republicans proposing a short-term extension and Democrats pushing for healthcare priorities to be included. Trump hinted at future talks if Democrats adopt his principles, while Democrats criticized his decision as a tantrum and a failure to address the "Republican healthcare crisis."

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.