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- President Donald Trump met top congressional leaders on Sept. 29, 2025 ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline to fund the government.
- Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) proposed a balanced-budget constitutional amendment and refused a blanket debt-ceiling raise.
- Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said any debt-ceiling increase must include massive spending restraints and reforms.
- President Trump promised a $5,000 dividend for every American if Republicans win the midterms.