Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune remain at odds over government funding, with a Tuesday deadline looming. Republicans insist on a short-term funding extension before negotiations, while Democrats demand immediate talks on healthcare and are willing to risk a shutdown. Both sides are meeting President Trump at the White House. Democrats are pushing for healthcare concessions, while Republicans seek reforms to the Affordable Care Act. The standoff highlights ongoing partisan disagreements over appropriations.

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