US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance are warning a federal government shutdown is imminent.

Politicians have just hours remaining to reach a deal that will avoid a lapse in federal funding that would close government departments and suspend workers.

Here's a quick rundown on what that means.

What is a government shutdown?

It's when government agencies across the nation are temporarily shuttered.

Under government shutdowns, federal employees considered non-essential are put on leave without pay — that's known as being furloughed.

Those responsible for services deemed essential, including social security, post and immigration control, will be required to continue work, but won't get paid until after the shutdown.

Tim Hagle, a political science professor at the Univers

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