Trump Backs Deal to Avert a Shutdown ... For Now

Government Executive: President Trump on Wednesday backed a Democratic plan to avert a government shutdown and default, surprising many on Capitol Hill.

Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he supported a Democratic plan to keep government open through a continuing resolution that would expire Dec. 15. He said he also supports a plan to attach a three-month increase in the debt limit to Hurricane Harvey relief. The comments came after the president met with congressional leaders Wednesday morning.

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