Lawmakers and the White House appear to be moving in the direction of a deal that would avert an extended partial government shutdown and avoid what could have been significant economic impacts without action. Senate Majority Leader John Thune offered positive notes Thursday morning, telling reporters that talks are "headed in the right direction." President Trump then added from the White House, "we'll work in a very bipartisan way" with Democrats. "I think we're getting close," Trump added during a Cabinet meeting suggesting that both sides wanted to find a way to avert a shutdown. President Donald Trump during a meeting of his Cabinet at the White House on Thursday.