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Trump Seeks Bipartisan Deal to Avert Government Shutdown

9/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

President Trump will meet congressional leaders on September 29, 2025 to pursue a bipartisan deal to avert a shutdown before October 1.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a joint statement reaffirming commitment to avoiding a shutdown.
The White House is preparing for a shutdown, including plans to shrink agency sizes if no deal.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting 16 days, stemmed from budget disputes primarily over the Affordable Care Act, with over 800,000 federal workers furloughed. This conflict echoed earlier tensions from the 1995 shutdown, highlighting ongoing challenges in bipartisan cooperation. Today, similar struggles persist as leaders navigate fiscal policy and governance, reflecting the deep divisions within Congress.

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Story summary

President Trump will meet congressional leaders on September 29, 2025 to pursue a bipartisan deal to avert a shutdown before October 1.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a joint statement reaffirming commitment to avoiding a shutdown.
The White House is preparing for a shutdown, including plans to shrink agency sizes if no deal.

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