Trump Meets Leaders as Shutdown Looms

AP News reported that President Donald Trump plans to meet with the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Monday, one day before the deadline to fund the federal government. [2, 4] The meeting will include House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. [1, 2, 3]

The discussion is aimed at resolving a standoff over a funding measure to keep the government open beyond Tuesday. [3] Democrats have reportedly withheld votes needed to pass the measure, insisting on the inclusion of key health care provisions, which Republicans have called nonstarters. [3] Absent a new funding agreement, a government shutdown would begin early Wednesday. [3] The meeting, first reported by Punchbowl News, is scheduled for September 29, 2025, ahead of the September 30 funding deadline. [1, 2, 5]