President Donald Trump told congressional Republicans Thursday he would not sign a bill to fund the government because it doesn’t include money for his border wall with Mexico, throwing the budget process into deep disarray and risking a federal shutdown this weekend.

“The president said he will not sign this bill,” House Speaker Paul Ryan said exiting a hastily called meeting with Trump and other GOP lawmakers at the White House.

The House had been set to vote on the bill Thursday, before a deadline at midnight Friday to fund parts of the government or risk a partial shutdown just before Christmas.

Sen. Bob Corker spoke briefly with a CNN reporter on the president's refusal and what the path was moving forward for the continuing resolution (CR.)

"I don't know," Corker said. "Ya'll have fun. I'm getting ready to drive to Chattanooga."

When asked about the guidance from leadership, Corker responded: "They have no guidance...I saw senators heading out going home knowing that even if we vote they're going to give folks time to get back...I think they're just sorta swirling around over there."

During the interview, Ted Cruz walked by and said, "I think we need to follow through with funding for the border."

Corker laughed and said, "You can't make this stuff up."

As of about 4 p.m., CNN had reported that a new CR bill was forthcoming.