New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The federal government could run out of money next week, raising the possibility of a shutdown as Senate Democrats face pressure to deliver votes. Republicans have pushed a short-term funding bill, but the standoff over healthcare and Medicaid cuts has left lawmakers scrambling with the September 30 deadline approaching.

On Friday, the House approved the Republican short-term measure to keep the government funded into November. However, the bill failed in the Senate, where a 60-vote threshold is required for passage.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sent a letter to President Donald Trump over the weekend demanding a meeting to prevent a shutdown.

"At your direction, ...