US Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Fails to Pass Spending Bill

Congress failed to prevent a partial government shutdown despite last-minute efforts.

### Looming Government Shutdown: Congress Deadlocked

* ⏳ Congress faces a **midnight deadline** to prevent a partial government shutdown.
* 🗳️ A last-ditch GOP bill, supported by President-elect Trump, **failed to pass**.
*  disagreements  The revised bill, a slimmed-down version, included **disaster aid, farmer assistance**, and a two-year debt ceiling increase.
* 🗣️ Republicans blame Democrats for the impasse, while some House Republicans also opposed the bill;  "I'm not going to vote for another debt ceiling increase without actual specifics on what the cuts will be."
* 🤝 Democrats and the White House urge Republicans to revert to the original bipartisan deal.
* 🚨 A shutdown would impact federal workers, including military personnel and TSA agents, before the holidays.
* ⚠️ TSA agent pay issues could severely affect **travel during peak season**.
* 💲 The potential financial consequences for federal employees and the **disruption to national travel** are significant concerns.

Looming government shutdown

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Congress faces a midnight deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown.

Arguments are taking place on Capitol Hill.

A last-ditch GOP measure, supported by President-elect Trump, failed to pass.

The failed bill was a slimmed-down version of a larger bipartisan package.

The bill included extending government funding, disaster aid, and assistance for farmers, but also included raising the debt ceiling for two years.

GOP leaders blame Democrats for the impasse, despite many House Republicans voting against the bill.

A Republican representative explains their opposition to another debt ceiling increase without specific details on spending cuts.

Democrats and the White House urge Republicans to reconsider the original deal.

A shutdown would severely impact federal workers before the holidays.

Military personnel and TSA agents could go without paychecks.

TSA worker's financial hardship could significantly affect travel during peak season.