Trump sees 'progress' as shutdown approaches

President Donald Trump is striking an optimistic tone as the deadline for a federal government shutdown nears.Trump tweeted Friday afternoon, less than seven hours before the midnight deadline, that he had "an excellent preliminary meeting" in the Oval Office with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.He is also praising the role being played by fellow Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan.Trump says negotiators are "making progress" and says a four-week