“Our position in the spending bill that has been introduced by House and Senate Democrats is a permanent extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. The House passed the bill on Sept. 19, with only one Democrat joining all but two Republicans in voting for the deal. Trump previously canceled a meeting with Jeffries and Schumer last week, arguing that no meeting could “possibly be productive” due to the demands from the Democratic leaders. Jeffries said he and Schumer are in “lockstep” and seek a “good faith negotiation” between themselves, Trump, and Republican leadership. “If the government shuts down, it’s because Republicans want to shut the government down,” Jeffries said.