Schumer calls for 'serious negotiation' to avert shutdown ahead of Trump meeting

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said the chance of a looming government shutdown “depends on the Republicans” and urged "serious negotiation" ahead of a scheduled meeting with President Trump.“You think you can keep the government open, or you think you’re headed for a shutdown?” NBC News’s Kristen Welker asked Schumer on “Meet the Press.”“Well, it depends on the Republicans. You know, we need — the meeting is a