The Brief President Trump and Democratic lawmakers are at odds on keeping the government open. President Trump and top Democratic lawmakers are at odds over keeping the government funded. Government shutdown loomsWhat we know:President Trump and GOP lawmakers want a short-term funding bill to keep the government open. What a partial shutdown could meanWhat they're saying:If the government shuts down, it would be a partial government shutdown. What's next:Trump and Democratic lawmakers have until Tuesday at midnight to make a deal.