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Trump to meet top congressional leaders on Monday with shutdown looming

President will meet Republicans and Democrats at White House a day before possible government shutdown

The Independent UK

Trump To Meet Congressional Leaders Monday As Government Shutdown Looms

President Donald Trump is set to sit down with key members of Congress at the White House on Monday, just a day before a possible government shutdown, as confirmed by three sources familiar with the meeting.

Benzinga

No matter how much he blames Democrats, Trump would own a government shutdown

ANALYSIS: Trump and Republicans control the process, Eric Garcia writes. Any shutdown would be because they refused to negotiate with Democrats

The Independent UK

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‘Fight like hell not to take it’: Trump’s Tylenol warning softened by Vance and Oz as top Republican sounds alarm

Trump and RFK Jr. are playing doctor again.

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Inside the political pressure hurtling Democrats towards a government shutdown

"There would be hell to pay if we don't put up a fight," said one House Democrat.

Axios

Senate Democrats Reject Funding Bill, Increasing Chances Of Government Shutdown By Oct. 1

Senate Democrats have rejected a stopgap spending bill passed earlier Friday by the House. This result has put Washington on the brink of a potential government shutdown, which could take place on Oct. 1.

Benzinga

Partisan stopgap funding bills fall short in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate shot down dueling versions of a short-term funding patch Friday before leaving town for a weeklong recess.

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US Senate approves 48 Trump nominees in a single vote

Mass approval of nominees follows rules change that make it easier to approve lower-level Trump nominations.

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Senate leaders set up dueling votes on stopgap funding bills - Roll Call

Top Senate Republicans and Democrats reached a deal to hold votes Friday on competing approaches to averting a partial government shutdown.

Roll Call

Neither side blinking yet as House preps for CR vote - Roll Call

Congress is on the verge of a showdown over a bill to keep the government open after Sept. 30, with the House expected to vote Friday on a stopgap funding bill.

Roll Call

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Wants A Government Shutdown: 'He Doesn't Want To Do Anything About The Crisis He's Created'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump "wants a shutdown" and is refusing to address rising health costs as Congress barrels toward a Sept. 30 funding deadline, sharpening a fight over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies that could push premiums higher for millions.

Benzinga

Republicans dare Democrats on avoiding government shutdown

GOP lawmakers want to add their own security funding to the package.

Axios

Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding

Top Senate Republican says Democrats see shutdown as ‘politically advantageous’ as 30 September deadline looms

The Guardian - US

Trump will be on the road as lawmakers scramble to avert shutdown - Roll Call

President Trump will be on the road during stopgap spending talks, unlike his hands-on approach earlier this year on a GOP budget mega bill.

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GOP changes Senate rules to speed some confirmations - Roll Call

For months, Democrats have forced the GOP majority to use valuable floor time on procedural votes, slowing down the confirmation process.

Axios

Senate mounts new Russia pressure campaign

The bill would label Russia and Belarus state sponsors of terrorism.

Roll Call

Senate tables Schumer's motion for a vote on Epstein files - Roll Call

Democrats have looked to force votes relating to the Epstein files to focus public attention on President Donald Trump's connection with him.

Roll Call

White House ‘anomalies’ list kick-starts stopgap funding talks - Roll Call

The Trump administration sends Congress a list of additions it would like in a continuing resolution funding the government after Sept. 30.

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Republicans move to change Senate rules to speed confirmation of some nominees - Roll Call

Republicans move to change Senate rules to speed confirmation of some nominees - Congress

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Nomination rules, defense policy headline the week in Congress - Roll Call

The defense policy bills dominate the floor agenda this week, with Senate Republicans also looking to speed up the confirmation of nominees.

Roll Call

Some Republicans expect answers from RFK Jr. on agency turmoil - Roll Call

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, his first appearance before the panel.

The Independent UK

Trump tells Schumer ‘go to hell’ in meltdown over nominees after Senate fails to agree deal

President rages at Minority Leader after upper chamber of Congress breaks for summer recess without deal to approve his remaining nominees

Roll Call

Senators begin recess after giving up on nominations deal - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed some nominees Saturday, but left many others hanging before starting their August recess.

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‘Happy to change the precedent’: Republicans ready to shred Senate rules for dear leader

Frustrations are growing among Senate Republicans as Democrats continue to block President Donald Trump’s nominees for key government positions.

Roll Call

Trump to Senate: Confirm more nominees before August recess - Roll Call

Nominations and appropriations remain at the forefront of the Senate's agenda for the final scheduled workweek before August recess.

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