The U.S. government officially shut down Wednesday at 12:01 a.m., after federal lawmakers failed to reach a compromise on funding, leading to some 750,000 workers across the country, including 77,000 in Washington, being furloughed.

Many others deemed “essential workers,” from active-duty members of the military and federal police officers to TSA Agents and air traffic controllers, will be forced to work without pay until the shutdown ends.

However, as Democrats and Republicans point political fingers at each other—Republicans are advocating for a short-term funding measure that would extend current funding levels until November 21, 2025.

They argue Democrats are obstructing progress by insisting on health care provisions as part of any deal, while Democrats are pushing for the inclusio

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