Senate, on the Brink of a Government Shutdown, Scrambles To Approve Funding, but It’s Almost Too Late
At 12:01 a.m. Sunday, federal employees will face furloughs, while more than 2 million active duty and reserve military personnel will be serving without pay.
WASHINGTON — America is on the brink of a federal government shutdown after the House rejected a longshot effort to keep offices open as Republicans fight for spending cuts and stricter border security measures while Democrats seek more spending and argue that cuts the GOP favors are too extreme.
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