CHICAGO (WGN) — For the first time in more than six years, the federal government is partially shut down, as Congress failed to reach an agreement overnight.

A spending dispute between President Trump and Congressional Democrats has shut down the government. The House passed a measure to keep the government open at current spending levels until November 21, but the legislation failed to pass the Senate, with Democrats demanding provisions concerning healthcare.

Day 1 of the shutdown begins with both sides dug in, as spending cuts and furloughs are expected to take effect.

Approximately 750,000 federal employees are expected to be furloughed, while critical child nutrition programs, support for veterans, and CDC health-related communications could be suspended.

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