The U.S. government shut down at midnight, forcing hundreds of thousands of federal employees to work without pay or stay home as Congress remains deadlocked. Democrats blocked a Republican funding bill, citing GOP demands for Medicaid cuts and refusal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that help lower premiums for millions. Republicans blamed Democrats, with President Trump mocking leaders online. The White House has already frozen $18 billion in New York City infrastructure funding. Lawmakers aren’t expected to revisit funding until Friday, extending uncertainty for workers and services.

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