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Here are the latest updates on the federal government shutdown from CNN News:
Latest Updates:
- The partial government shutdown has entered its 26th day, making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
- The shutdown began on December 22, 2018, after President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats failed to agree on a spending bill to fund the government.
- The shutdown has affected about 800,000 federal employees, with around 400,000 being furloughed and the rest being required to work without pay.
- The shutdown has also impacted various government services, including national parks, food assistance programs, and disaster relief efforts.
Recent Developments:
- On January 25, President Trump delivered a televised address from the White House, urging congressional Democrats to pass a spending bill to reopen the government. He also threatened to declare a national emergency to build a border wall if a deal is not reached.
- Congressional Democrats have rejected the President's proposal, saying that they will not support a spending bill that includes funding for a border wall.
- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that the Senate will not take up a spending bill that does not have the support of both parties.
- The House of Representatives has passed a spending bill that includes funding for the government, but it has been blocked by Senate Democrats.
Impact of the Shutdown:
- The shutdown has had a significant impact on the economy, with many businesses and industries affected.
- The Federal Reserve has estimated that the shutdown has reduced economic growth by 0.1 percentage points.
- The shutdown has also had a significant impact on federal employees, with many struggling to make ends meet without pay.
- The shutdown has also affected various government services, including national parks, food assistance programs, and disaster relief efforts.
What's Next:
- The shutdown is expected to continue until a deal is reached between the President and congressional Democrats.
- The President has said that he is willing to declare a national emergency to build a border wall if a deal is not reached.
- Congressional Democrats have said that they will not support a spending bill that includes funding for a border wall.
- The shutdown is expected to continue to have a significant impact on the economy and federal employees until a deal is reached.