United States federal government shutdown of 2018–2019 On the last day of the 115th United States Congress, Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and others meet with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss implementing a new budget agreement that may include funding for a new Mexico–United States barrier that could end the current federal government shutdown. Democrats head to the White House for border briefing as government shutdown enters its 12th day © CNBC Sources: CNBC