Trump and Congress race to avoid fiscal time bomb

Trump and Congress race to avoid fiscal time bomb-politico: Congressional leaders in both parties are confident they can reach a deal to stave off a funding fiasco this fall, if only President Donald Trump would stay out of the way. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other top lawmakers will huddle with White House budget negotiators Wednesday. It’s the first time in nearly a month Democrats and Republicans will meet, after Trump detonated the discussions over a dispute with Pelosi.