"I think we're headed into a shutdown because the Democrats won't do the right thing, Vance told reporters after the meeting, flanked by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Democrats and Republicans have until 12:01 am Wednesday (04:01 GMT) to reach an agreement, or government offices will start shutting down. Some federal employees will also be put on furlough until a deal is reached."
"Republicans want to pass a bill extending federal funding at current levels until November 21. Democrats have demanded concessions to extend healthcare subsidies and for Republicans to reverse cuts to programmes like Medicaid, which helps fund healthcare for low-income Americans. They have proposed a short-term spending bill to keep the government running to give both sides time to negotiate, according to CBS News."
"Vance accused Democrats of using that leverage to hold the government hostage. You don't put a gun to the American people's head and say unless you don't do exactly what Senate and House Democrats do, we're going to shut down your government, he said."
Congressional Democrats and Republicans failed to reach agreement on a federal spending bill after a White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Vance warned the US is heading toward a government shutdown and accused Democrats of holding the government hostage. Lawmakers have until 12:01 am Wednesday to strike a deal or government offices will begin closing and some federal employees will be furloughed. Republicans seek to extend funding at current levels until November 21. Democrats demand concessions including restored Medicaid funding and extended healthcare subsidies and have proposed a short-term continuing resolution to allow negotiations.
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