US President Donald Trump said that a government shutdown ‘could happen’, but he remains optimistic about passing temporary funding bill.’It could happen. It shouldn't have happened, and it probably won't. I think the CR (continuing resolution) is going to get passed. We'll see,’ Trump said when asked by reporters whether there is going to be a government shutdown this week when funding runs out on March 14.The bill aims to fund the government at current levels until the end of the 2025 fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30.Republicans, who control the House, unveiled stopgap spending bill on Saturday. Trump signaled his support for the continuing resolution, and urged his fellow Republicans to vote in favor of it.
