US Government Enters Partial Shutdown: What To Know
Summary
The U.S. government has started a partial shutdown because Congress has not agreed on new rules for federal immigration agents. The shutdown affects several government departments until a funding agreement is reached. Essential workers must continue working without pay, while others are temporarily sent home.Key Facts
- The shutdown began early Saturday after a disagreement over immigration agent rules.
- The Senate voted to fund most of the government until the end of September but only temporarily funded the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The House of Representatives needs to approve changes, but they won't return until Monday.
- During the shutdown, essential federal employees work without pay, while nonessential workers are furloughed.
- This shutdown follows a similar lengthy shutdown two months ago.
- The shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents have strengthened Democratic unity on the issue.
- Some government departments like Veterans Affairs and Agriculture are not affected due to separate funding.
- A White House memo instructed agencies to prepare an orderly shutdown.
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