After a Republican plan to keep funding flowing foundered in the Senate, Representative Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Chuck Schumer accused the president of standing in the way of a solution.

After House Republicans pushed through a measure to avert a shutdown, Democrats blocked it in the Senate, demanding more than $1 trillion for health programs.

After a Republican plan to keep funding flowing foundered in the Senate, Representative Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Chuck Schumer accused the president of standing in the way of a…

Democratic leaders in Congress are demanding a meeting with Trump a a day after the Senate struck down a funding bill to avert a government shutdown.

With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.

Democrats Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Saturday demanded that President Donald Trump meet with them to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1.

The Senate last week rejected proposals to keep the government funded at least temporarily, raising the possibility of a lapse.

Sen. Chuck Schumer urged President Donald Trump to meet with congressional Democratic leaders to negotiate a way out of the government funding stalemate.

President Donald Trump plans to meet this week with top Democratic leaders in Congress, as a Sept. 30 funding deadline to keep the government open nears.