Summary
A government shutdown in the United States may happen if Congress does not pass a crucial funding bill. The disagreement between Democrats and Republicans involves funding for government operations, particularly concerning healthcare programs like Obamacare. If no agreement is reached, government services might stop, affecting government workers' pay.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government might shut down if a funding bill is not agreed upon by Congress.
- A shutdown would pause some government services and delay government employees' paychecks.
- The dispute is centered on funding for the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.
- Republicans want to pass a short-term spending bill without reversing recent Medicaid cuts.
- Democrats want to reverse Medicaid cuts and extend tax credits for health insurance.
- Republicans control both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- A funding bill needs 60 votes in the Senate, but Republicans lack enough votes alone.
- President Trump canceled negotiations with Democrats, referring to their demands as unserious.
