A partial shutdown of the federal government may begin at midnight barring action by Congress on a spending bill to fund operations which could spark concern over the economic impact , although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.

The government is funded until 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday night, when current funding that runs through the end of fiscal year 2025 ends – creating the potential for a government shutdown to begin with the onset of FY2026 on Wednesday.

Government shutdowns have occurred periodically since 1995, when Republicans gained control of Congress for the first time in 40 years. They typically occur amid disagreements between lawmakers and the White House over spending, taxes and other fiscal matters. Non-essential workers

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