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Democrats Shift Stance, Support Short-Term Funding Extension

9/26/2025

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Democrats who condemned shutdowns now back a short-term funding extension; Senate Democrats blocked a House bill seeking new spending.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats who opposed shutdowns have shifted to support it.
Trump canceled a meeting with Democratic leaders, citing demands for over $1 trillion.
Senate Republicans urge Democrats to pass a clean continuing resolution to avert a shutdown.

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Story summary

Democrats who condemned shutdowns now back a short-term funding extension; Senate Democrats blocked a House bill seeking new spending.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats who opposed shutdowns have shifted to support it.
Trump canceled a meeting with Democratic leaders, citing demands for over $1 trillion.
Senate Republicans urge Democrats to pass a clean continuing resolution to avert a shutdown.