US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with congressional leaders from both parties as the government faces a looming shutdown due to funding disagreements. The meeting comes after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican stopgap spending bill aimed at keeping the government operational until November 21. Democrats are advocating for healthcare coverage expansions, including reversing Medicaid cuts, while Republicans insist that healthcare issues should be negotiated separately. With Republicans holding a majority in the Senate, at least 60 votes are needed to pass any spending bill. Senate leaders have exchanged blame for the impasse, with Trump previously canceling a meeting with Democratic leaders over what he termed 'unserious demands.' If an agreement is not reached by the deadline, federal employees will face furloughs, although they will be eligible for backpay. Historically, government shutdowns have varied in duration, with the longest lasting 34 days.