US President Trump will meet with the top congressional leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Schumer, House Minority Leader Jeffries, House Speaker Johnson, and Senate Majority Leader Thune, at the White House on September 29th to discuss the potential federal government shutdown, which is expected to expire on September 30th. The White House has previously instructed agencies to prepare contingency plans. Democrats are demanding health care policy provisions be included in the temporary funding bill, while Republicans are refusing to compromise. If Congress fails to pass a budget by October 1st, millions of federal employees risk unpaid work. (CNBC)