Summary
The U.S. government has shut down because Congress couldn't agree on how to fund it. This happened after Republicans and Democrats failed to pass two separate funding bills in the Senate. Essential services like Social Security will continue, but some government employees won't get paid.
Key Facts
- The government shut down because Congress did not agree on funding bills.
- Republicans blocked a bill by Democrats that included funding and healthcare subsidies.
- Democrats rejected a short-term funding bill approved by the House.
- The shutdown means about 750,000 federal employees might not get paid.
- Essential services like Social Security, VA benefits, and Medicare will continue.
- President Trump suggested possible government worker layoffs during the shutdown.
- Some federal services will slow down, and certain government programs could lose funding.
- It is uncertain how long the shutdown will last or its full impact.
