Congressional Leaders Strive to Avert Government Shutdown Amid Intense Negotiations

With a looming deadline, top congressional leaders and President Biden engage in 'intense' discussions to prevent a partial government shutdown, focusing on funding and Ukraine aid.

• Top congressional leaders met with President Biden in an 'intense' meeting, aiming to find a deal on government funding to avoid a shutdown by the end of the week.
• Negotiations include discussions on a short-term extension of fiscal year 2023's funding and aid for Ukraine, with leaders expressing commitment to reaching an agreement.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure from both sides, with a focus on border security and conservative policy conditions as key sticking points.
• Senate and White House negotiators released a bipartisan deal on border security and foreign aid earlier this year, but faced criticism from Republicans.
• A government shutdown could lead to abrupt closures of government offices and furloughs of federal employees, with leaders expressing optimism about avoiding such an outcome.

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