The United States government is heading for a shutdown as the Republicans and Democrats look unlikely to reach an agreement on funding by 12:01 AM on Wednesday, October 1. Interestingly, the previous government shutdown also happened under the watch of President Donald Trump , during his first tenure. According to CNN, the shutdown lasted from December 22, 2018, until January 25, 2019.

The publication reports that the government lost an estimated $3 billion in GDP. It was the longest government shutdown in history and lasted for 35 days.

However, once the shutdown came to an end, both the suspended and non-suspended government employees received payment for the entire duration of the shutdown.

Upcoming potential shutdown

The impasse leading to another government shutdown in the U

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