As the threat of a government shutdown escalates, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries are engaged in urgent discussions with Republican leaders, including Donald Trump. Schumer has expressed cautious optimism about the possibility of negotiations on health care but has slammed Trump for abandoning talks. He insists on the need for serious negotiations, rejecting short-term stopgap measures to avoid a shutdown. Meanwhile, Schumer faces criticism from both sides, with Republicans accusing him of grandstanding and Democrats expressing concerns about the shifting stance of their leadership. Amidst this standoff, Schumer emphasizes that the onus lies on Trump and the Republicans to find common ground.