The possibility of a government shutdown is once again a hot topic in U.S. politics. With the government’s current funding set to expire on March 14, President Donald Trump and lawmakers are debating how to avoid a shutdown.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a government shutdown "could happen" if the House of Representatives cannot muster enough votes to pass a temporary funding bill, but he remains optimistic the measure will get approved.