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Trump cancels meeting with Democrats as prospects for shutdown increase

President Trump cancelled a planned meeting with top Democratic congressional leaders, jeopardizing a government shutdown on October 1st. Trump cited the Democrats' demands as "unserious and ridiculous," specifically objecting to proposals rolling back Medicaid changes and extending ACA tax credits. Democrats accused Trump of avoiding negotiations and claimed he would be responsible for any shutdown. While the House passed a short-term funding bill, the Senate lacked the votes, leaving a shutdown increasingly likely.

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