Congressional staffers from both parties. The aim, to end the partial Government Shutdown. Now in its third week. The u. S. President warns the shutdown may drag on a year or more unless Congress Funds his border wall. And if they dont, donald trump said that he could get the pentagon to pay for it. Interesting develop. Cnns abby phillip has more from the white house. Reporter a contentious meeting at the white house leading to little progress and threats that the now two week old go. Shutdown could last much longer. You said in the meeting, this is him quoting you, i want to check, that the shutdown could go on for months or even a year or longer. Did you say that and i did. Is that your assessment of where we are . Absolutely i said that. I dont think that it will, but i am prepared. Im proud of doing what im doing. Reporter President Trump challenging democrats, agree to a deal or dn Border Security or might take extreme measures. Have you considered using Emergency Powers to grant