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Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline

Top Congressional leaders are set to meet with President Trump Monday at the White House to avert a government shutdown, with a funding deadline looming on September 30. A Republican-led stopgap bill previously failed in the Senate. Democrats are pressing for permanent ACA tax cuts and repeal of healthcare program cuts, while Republicans prioritize funding the government first. A previous meeting was abruptly canceled by Trump, who cited "ridiculous demands" from Democrats. The potential shutdown could lead to delays in services and federal worker layoffs.

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