The government heads toward a shutdown tomorrow at midnight, as a high-stakes White House meeting between the president and congressional leaders of both parties ends with no progress. Then, the Labor Department warns there may be no jobs report this Friday due to the potential government shutdown. Plus, Trump's federal takeover continues as he orders the National Guard into both Chicago and Portland. Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Luke Broadwater, Matt Peterson, Brendan Greeley, and Mark Joseph Stern join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

Democrats and Republicans dig into their political corners as the shutdown enters day two. Then, from air traffic controllers and active duty troops, federal workers have been furloughed or are working without pay, and it's threatening to strain U.S. economic growth. Plus, a deeper look into Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and why some are calling him the "shadow president'. Hagar Chemali, Anthony Fisher, Ron Insana, and Jake Lahut join The 11th Hour Midweek Nightcap this Wednesday night.