News|Donald TrumpVP Vance blames Democrats for looming US government shutdownCongressional Democrats and Republicans failed to reach a spending deal after meeting with US President Donald Trump.
The United States may be approaching a government shutdown following a meeting on Mon, Sep 29, 2025, between the White House and Congressional leaders that did not produce an agreement on a federal spending bill.
The United States may be approaching a government shutdown following a meeting on Mon, Sep 29, 2025, between the White House and Congressional leaders that did not produce an agreement on a federal spending bill.
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met with leaders from both parties to negotiate a deal. Vice President Vance indicated a potential shutdown due to disagreements with the Democratic Party.
Democrats and Republicans have until 12:01 am Wednesday (04:01 GMT) to reach an agreement. Without a deal, government offices will begin closing, and some federal employees may face furloughs.
Republicans propose a bill to maintain current federal funding levels until Nov 21, 2025. Democrats seek concessions to extend healthcare subsidies and reverse cuts to programs such as Medicaid. Democrats propose a short-term spending bill to allow further negotiations.
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met with leaders from both parties to negotiate a deal.
Democrats are leveraging spending authority as a bargaining tool, given their minority status in Congress and a Republican president who utilizes executive orders.
Vice President Vance accused Democrats of leveraging the situation to force government shutdowns. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the need to address healthcare spending to prevent rising premiums in 2026.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer suggested that a shutdown could be avoided if President Trump and Republicans accepted bipartisan proposals on healthcare and rescissions.
Despite the lack of agreement on Mon, Sep 29, 2025, Schumer noted a positive outcome from the direct dialogue with President Trump, indicating potential awareness of healthcare concerns.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
