The U.S. government has shut down after both Democratic and Republican funding bills failed in the Senate. The Democratic plan would have extended Affordable Care Act subsidies and restored Medicare and Medicaid funding, while the Republican proposal also failed to gain support. President Trump has warned of possible layoffs and up to four million federal workers going without pay. Social Security payments will continue during the shutdown, but some services may be delayed, including notices about benefit increases. Lawmakers are expected to vote again tomorrow, though no compromise is in sight.

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