Shutdown Showdown Looms in Washington

The transcript discusses the Senate's narrow passage of a tax bill, highlighting the need to reconcile it with the House version. Key differences include the corporate AMT and individual mandate repeal. The threat of a government shutdown looms, with negotiations needed to extend funding and address Democratic priorities like DACA and health insurance.

What is the significance of the corporate tax rate mentioned in the text?

What is the potential consequence if Congress does not act before the deadline?