WATCH LIVE: Senate resumes as Trump meets with Congress’ leaders over possible government shutdown

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WATCH LIVE: Senate resumes as Trump meets with Congress’ leaders over possible government shutdown

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If government funding legislation is not passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday night, many government offices will be temporarily shuttered and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed.

This story appeared on pbs.org, 2025-09-29 14:26:17.