For the first time since 2018, and the 15th time since 1981, American lawmakers are facing the possibility of a government shutdown. Neither party has been able to pass the required spending bills for 2026 due to a stalemate over healthcare tax credits. If a resolution is not reached by midnight, numerous agencies will either cease operations or be staffed by individuals working without pay.
Global’s Reggie Cecchini explains.
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