WASHINGTON —

A high-stakes showdown in Washington, D.C., is unfolding as Democrats refuse to pass a budget without Republicans agreeing to reverse cuts to Medicaid and protect Affordable Care Act subsidies.

The political gridlock is increasing the chance of a government shutdown if no agreement is reached by midnight Tuesday. Advertisement

Every shutdown is different, and this time around, several government agencies are preparing to implement their own contingency plans if a shutdown happens.

Generally speaking, the first things to stop during a government shutdown are non-essential services, which may include national parks and museums halting visitor services or closing to the public completely. New small business loan applications could also stop processing, and certain resear

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