Government shutdown: Who is affected and what’s next?

• January 21, 2018
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The federal government stopped operating at midnight Friday heading into Saturday, halting all but essential services, after the Senate came 10 votes short of reaching a temporary, last-minute funding deal that would have kept the government open through February 16.

The shutdown comes on the anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration, and with the GOP in control of both chambers of Congress and the White House.

Mr. Trump is placing blame on Senate Democrats. However, five Democrats broke with their party to back the measure, while five Republicans voted against it. Democrats were holding out for a comprehensive bill and a deal to protect DACA recipients – immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

If Republican leaders get their way, the shutdown will not last long.

The longer the shutdown continues, the more likely its impact will be felt.
U.S. troops will stay at their posts and mail will get delivered, but almost half of the 2 million civilian federal workers will be barred from doing their jobs if the shutdown extends into Monday.