WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing as partial government shutdown drags on
Summary
A partial government shutdown started because there is no agreement between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats about funding the Department of Homeland Security. The disagreement is about how federal immigration officers work, especially following recent incidents. The White House plans to hold a press briefing about the situation.Key Facts
- The government shutdown began on a Saturday.
- It happened due to a funding disagreement for the Department of Homeland Security.
- Congressional Democrats and President Trump have not reached a compromise.
- Democrats want changes after two citizens were killed by federal officers in Minneapolis.
- Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, will give a briefing at 1 p.m. EST.
- The shutdown affects government operations and worker pay.
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