Trump Predicts Government Could ‘Very Well’ Shut Down Oct. 1

President Donald Trump has predicted that the US government could "very well" shut down on October 1st. The potential shutdown stems from a stalemate between Trump's Republican party and the Democrats. Trump stated that the shutdown could occur due to disagreements over funding for his proposed border wall with Mexico. The President claimed that the Democrats are unwilling to provide the necessary funding, while the Democrats have accused Trump of holding the government "hostage" over the issue. Despite the President's prediction, it remains unclear whether a shutdown will actually occur. Both parties have expressed a desire to avoid a government shutdown, but they continue to clash over the border wall funding and other key issues. The potential shutdown would mark the third time in less than a year that the US government has faced the prospect of closing down operations due to a failure to reach a budget agreement. This ongoing political gridlock has raised concerns about the stability and efficiency of the federal government.