President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to cancel a critical meeting with top congressional leaders. On Monday afternoon, he plans to host a bipartisan summit at the White House, hoping to avert a looming government shutdown.

In an urgent bid to avoid a looming government shutdown, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries plan to meet with President Donald Trump and GOP leaders on Monday. Sources say the Oval Office session could be pivotal in determining whether a deal to keep the government open can be reached in time.

With only three-and-a-half weeks remaining, Congress faces increasing pressure to reach an agreement and prevent a federal government shutdown. If lawmakers fail to act, federal workers and grant-reliant programs in Northeast Tennessee could suffer the consequences.

With just a week remaining, New Hampshire lawmakers are racing to reconcile differences between the House and Senate on a multi-billion dollar state spending plan for the next two years.

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales asserts the military should lead efforts to secure the southern border, tying his budget vote to Texas receiving reimbursement for border operations expenses.

With less than 24 hours remaining, Congress races against the clock to prevent a government shutdown. Without a last-minute funding deal, the government could halt operations, prompting urgent action from lawmakers.