Key facts
- The US government entered a shutdown at midnight Friday.
- Congress failed to pass a funding bill by the deadline.
- Negotiations are ongoing to resolve the funding impasse.
The United States government has entered a shutdown after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill by the Friday midnight deadline. The lack of an agreement means federal agencies will cease non-essential operations, impacting services and employees across the country. Negotiations are ongoing as congressional leaders attempt to find a resolution to the spending impasse. The shutdown raises concerns about potential disruptions to the economy and public services. This marks the latest instance of fiscal brinkmanship in Washington, highlighting deep divisions over government spending priorities.
