The US government began a shutdown on Wednesday after President Donald Trump and lawmakers were unable to resolve a budget stalemate, with heated negotiations breaking down over Democratic demands for increased health care funding.

Both Republicans and Democrats quickly pointed fingers, blaming one another for the gridlock that will affect hundreds of thousands of federal employees and disrupt services relied on by millions of Americans. With the lapse in government funding, agencies are now required by law to furlough all “non-excepted” employees. Those classified as excepted, typically workers involved in protecting life and property, must continue working but will not receive pay until the shutdown is over, according to AP .

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