ABC News | What you need to know about the government shutdown showdown ABC News President Donald Trump's threat Tuesday to force a government shutdown over the battle to pay for his promised southern border wall raised concerns on Capitol Hill among legislators who fear that the fight for funds could turn into a hostage situation. Shutdown threat: GOP relations with Trump hit the wall The Daily 202: Trump's border wall brinkmanship may leave Republicans in Congress holding the bag If Trump Keeps Threatening Government Shutdown, Democrats Will Have Some Leverage — and Some Options |