The Government Shuts Down: What’s Next in Washington
The federal government has partially shut down — halting services, furloughing workers, and throwing Washington into crisis. With spending bills stalled in Congress, the impasse is already disrupting agencies, and service members and air traffic controllers are among those now working without pay. Some agencies that are still open are burning through funding reserves that may only last them a few days.
At the center are deep divisions in Congress that will shape not only how the shutdown ends and how long it lasts, but also future battles over fiscal policy, Ukraine aid, and the debt ceiling. The White House is working to contain the political fallout as both parties maneuver for leverage and deflect blame.
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