Usa shutdown news

Here are the latest news and updates on the US government shutdown:

Latest Developments:

• The partial government shutdown has entered its 26th day, making it the longest shutdown in US history.
• The shutdown began on December 22, 2018, after Congress failed to pass a spending bill to fund several government agencies.
• The affected agencies include the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior, and others.
• The shutdown has affected over 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 Updates:

• On January 15, the Senate voted to advance a bill to reopen the government, but it was blocked by Senate Republicans.
• On January 16, the House of Representatives passed a bill to reopen the government, but it was rejected by the Senate.
• On January 17, President Trump met with Senate Republicans to discuss a potential deal to reopen the government, but no agreement was reached.
• On January 18, the Senate voted to approve a bill to reopen the government, but it was blocked by Senate Republicans.

Key Issues:

• Border Security: The shutdown is largely due to a dispute over border security and funding for a wall along the US-Mexico border.
• Funding: The government is operating on a continuing resolution (CR) that expired on December 22, and lawmakers are struggling to agree on a new spending bill.
• Immigration: The shutdown has also been fueled by disagreements over immigration policy, including the fate of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders.

Impact:

• Economic Impact: The shutdown is estimated to have cost the US economy around $11 billion so far.
• Federal Employees: Federal employees are going without pay, and many are struggling to make ends meet.
• National Parks: Many national parks are closed, and some are being maintained by volunteers and private organizations.
• Food Assistance: Food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), are being impacted by the shutdown.

What's Next:

• The shutdown is expected to continue until a deal is reached on border security and funding.
• Lawmakers are scheduled to return to Washington, D.C. on January 28 for a new session, and negotiations are expected to continue.
• President Trump has threatened to declare a national emergency to build a wall along the US-Mexico border, but this move is likely to be challenged in court.

Stay tuned for further updates on the US government shutdown!