Fox's Chad Pergram Reports the Government Likely Closes Tonight'
A government shutdown is likely at midnight after failed talks, prompting Democratic concern over federal layoffs and demands to protect approved spending and health funding.
The U.S. government will shut down at midnight unless Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans strike a deal with Democrats, but a deal appears unlikely.
Schumer seeks Republican concessions for a seven-week funding deal while pursuing a 7–10 day unanimous consent bill that could pressure Thune and House GOP.
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