US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
Summary
The US government shutdown begins as partisan divisions prevent a funding deal, leading to the furlough of 750,000 federal workers and suspension of key services.
Key Points
- The US government has shut down most operations due to failure to reach a funding agreement in Congress.
- 750,000 federal workers face furloughs while many government services and reports are delayed or suspended.
- Democrats demand health benefit extensions linked to the funding bill, which Republicans refuse to include.
- The shutdown could last longer than past closures, with threats of deeper cuts from the Trump administration.
