The shutdown comes as Republicans failed to reach deal with Democrats concerned by steep hikes in health insurance costs.Al Jazeera LiveBy Erin Hale and Tim HumeShareSaveFollow Al Jazeera English: source
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US federal government shuts down after Senate fails to pass funding plans – CNN
US federal government shuts down after Senate fails to pass funding plans CNNsource
Trump says US cities should be military training grounds – BBC
US President Donald Trump has said he wants to use American cities as "training grounds" for the military. In an unusual address to hundreds of military leaders assembled from across the world, Trump described "civil disturbances" as the "enemy from within". He added that the situation "won't get out of control once you're involved". It […]
What is a government shutdown and why is this year’s threat more serious? – The Guardian
US government will shut down on 1 October if Congress cannot reach a funding agreement. Here’s what to knowUS politics – latest updatesThe federal government is once again on the brink of a shutdown, unless Congress can reach a funding agreement before the start of the new fiscal year, on 1 October.With the clock ticking […]
Live updates: Government shutdown to begin after midnight, mass furloughs of federal workers expected – AP News
Live updates: Government shutdown to begin after midnight, mass furloughs of federal workers expected AP Newssource