WASHINGTON (NBC, KYMA) - In Washington, all signs are pointing toward a government shutdown just after midnight. "I think we're headed to a shutdown because the Democrats won't do the right thing," said Vice President J.D. The two parties are trading blame after the top four congressional leaders met with President Trump and Vice President Vance. Trump has said a shutdown could bring mass firings of federal workers and called demands from democrats unserious and ridiculous. Schumer responded to the president saying, "If you think your shutdown is a joke, it proves you can't negotiate.