Congress was no closer to a funding solution on Wednesday as party leaders refused to hold meetings, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown on Oct. 1.

With six days until the federal government funding expires, Democrats and President Donald Trump are demanding that the opposing party pass a short-term spending deal that will fund the government until Nov. 21.

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