What is a US government shutdown and who does it affect?

Here's how the US got to the brink of yet another funding lapse and what it means for Americans - and Trump.

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What a government shutdown could mean for air travel

A government shutdown could mean thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents would go without paychecks.
CNBC - 2h
How a government shutdown could affect consumers days before Christmas

If the government shuts down days before Christmas, holiday travel could see disruptions but holiday shipping would be spared.
NBC News - 5h
Government shutdown nears: What services are impacted?

If the government shuts down, millions of federal employees will not be paid, non-essential agencies will stop service, and citizens may experience delays in services such as air travel, social ...
The Hill - 3h
Here’s What Could Happen in a Government Shutdown

With a funding deadline approaching, workers are bracing for the possibility of a disruptive holiday season, which could include longer wait times for travelers.
The New York Times - 3h
How TSA and holiday travel could be affected by looming government shutdown

Airports are anticipating record travel as people try to reach their destinations for the holidays this year, but a government shutdown could mean issues for the TSA. CBS News senior transportation ...
CBS News - 4h
How a government shutdown could affect Social Security payments

If the federal government shuts down this weekend, work at numerous publicly funded agencies would slow or stop altogether, while millions of government employees would stop receiving paychecks.
NBC News - 5h
FirstFT: US government on brink of shutdown

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Financial Times - 9h
What’s Inside the Spending Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown?

The mammoth year-end federal funding measure congressional leaders agreed on does far more than just keep the government running. It is stuffed with all manner of policy and other changes.
The New York Times - 1d
What's in the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown?

The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.
CBS News - 2d