Government Poised for First Shutdown in Seven Years as Deadline Nears

The U.S. faces its first government shutdown in nearly seven years as President Trump and Democrats clash over health care subsidies and federal spending. With midnight looming, hundreds of thousands of federal workers risk furloughs, services could grind to a halt, and the economy faces billions in losses. We break down the politics, stakes, and what’s next in this high-stakes standoff.