Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Trump to Meet Democrats as Shutdown Looms, Israel's Netanyahu in DC

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Sep 29, 2025
As a government shutdown looms, President Trump meets with top congressional leaders to negotiate a stopgap funding bill. Tensions rise as Senate Democrats push for health care subsidies while Republicans insist it's the Democrats' turn to act. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the U.S. to discuss an ambitious 21-point proposal to resolve the Israel-Hamas conflict. In New York, Mayor Eric Adams unexpectedly withdraws from his reelection campaign, shaking up the political landscape ahead of the November election.
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INSIGHT

Last-Minute Shutdown Showdown

  • A White House meeting with top congressional leaders is happening just before funding lapses, signaling high stakes diplomacy.
  • Both parties feel pressure but require negotiation to avoid a shutdown that starts after midnight tomorrow.
ADVICE

Demand Concrete Concessions Now

  • Push for clear, immediate concessions if you want a stopgap passed before the deadline.
  • Democrats insist on extending health-care subsidies as a precondition for their support.
INSIGHT

Time Pressure Shapes Leverage

  • Today's meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. from the White House and aims to forestall a shutdown.
  • The timetable compresses negotiation leverage and forces rapid decisions by leaders.
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