Follow government shutdown news as Trump and Congress grapple with federal budget plans. Firings are expected soon, and some employees have received furlough notices.
The federal shutdown was set to stretch through the weekend after Republicans and Democrats failed to win test votes on their competing plans to extend federal funding.
The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs, as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify.
Democrats and Republicans didn't reach an agreement before the 11:59 p.m. deadline to avoid a government shutdown. It's unclear how long it will last.
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