Will a Government Shutdown Happen? House GOP Faces Deadline with Narrow Margin

Washington Braces for Possible Government Shutdown Americans are once again facing the possibility of a government shutdown, with Congress having until 11:59 p.m. on Friday to pass legislation to keep the government funded. If lawmakers fail to act, most federal employees will either stop working or go without pay, and most government services will come to a halt. House GOP’s Proposal: A Temporary Solution On Saturday, House Republicans introduced a spending bill designed to keep the government funded until September 30. Known as a continuing resolution, this bill aims to temporarily avoid a shutdown. However, it’s uncertain whether the bill