September 30, 2025 9:57 AM
Vance says US ‘headed to a shutdown’ after meeting with Democrats
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponents appeared to make little progress at a White House meeting aimed at heading off a government shutdown that could disrupt a wide range of services as soon as Wednesday. Both sides emerged from the meeting saying the other would be at fault if Congress fails to extend government funding beyond a Tuesday midnight deadline (0400 GMT Wednesday). “I think we’re headed to a shutdown,” Vice President JD Vance said. Democrats say any ag...