- Congress is approaching a critical deadline of midnight Wednesday to negotiate a funding deal and avoid a government shutdown.
- President Donald Trump is actively involved in discussions, meeting with congressional leaders to reach an agreement.
- The shutdown could impact various government operations, putting some services on pause and affecting the employment status of federal workers.
- Essential services may continue to operate during the shutdown, while non-essential services might be temporarily halted.
- The shutdown’s financial implications could be significant, affecting government expenses and potentially influencing market perceptions.
- Negotiators are under pressure to resolve funding disagreements to prevent disruption of government functions and minimize economic impact.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/shutdown-explained-who-works-who-doesnt-how-much-costs)
