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A brief US government shutdown has begun after lawmakers missed a key funding deadline, triggering closures of non-essential services as Congress scrambles to reach a last-minute deal, Al Jazeera reports.

Democratic Senate leader rules out another government shutdown as lawmakers unveil new funding bills, signaling momentum toward averting a fiscal standoff in Washington.

With less than a week to avert a shutdown, Congress faces a standoff over spending and policy riders. Here’s how a lapse in funding could impact federal services and workers.

The U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in history, halting key services and paychecks. ABC News examines the political standoff, its impact, and what could finally end the impasse.

The Senate’s narrow budget vote advances Trump’s tax agenda but exposes Republican rifts, raises doubts about fiscal discipline, and sets up bruising fights over healthcare and future spending.

With a U.S. government shutdown now underway, PBS examines halted services, furloughed workers, and the political stalemate on Capitol Hill as leaders scramble for a funding deal.

The U.S. government has shut down after President Trump and congressional leaders failed to agree on a funding bill, triggering furloughs, service disruptions, and fresh political uncertainty.