Top Democrats are demanding concessions on health care in exchange for their support on a bill to fund the government. Mr. Trump called the demands “unserious.”
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Top Democrats are demanding concessions on health care in exchange for their support on a bill to fund the government. Mr. Trump called the demands “unserious.”
By Catie Edmondson
The president initially agreed to the meeting at the White House, but then changed his mind, citing "ridiculous demands" made by…
Shortly after agreeing to a meeting with Democrats to negotiate over government funding, Trump backed out.
New York Democrats Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries say Trump will take the blame for a federal government shutdown if…
Democrats demanded a White House meeting but came away empty-handed.
Republican leaders have refused to engage in bipartisan discussions.
Democrats, believing they have leverage, have insisted on key health care provisions in exchange for their votes.
Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as government shutdown looms
