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Top Congressional leaders head to White House ahead of shutdown deadline

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY)  speaks to media during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Schumer, along with other top Congressional leadership, will meet with President Trump Monday ahead of a government shudown.

After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown.

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