Democrats unfazed by Trump, GOP leaders’ shutdown threats over border wall

Published October 14, 2018 4:00am ET

If President Trump pushes for a partial shutdown of the government after the midterm elections to get money for his border wall, Democrats are confident they’ll come out on top.

Republican leaders in both chambers have signaled they’re willing to fight Democrats for the money. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said they want $5 billion for the structure, more than the $1.6 billion agreed to in the Senate.