MORNING HEADLINES | The federal government shut down at midnight Tuesday after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a deal with the White House on funding before the beginning of the new fiscal year.

The consequences of a shutdown will be sweeping across the country, resulting in widespread ramifications for hundreds of programs. It also will give an avenue to the Trump administration to fire more federal workers.

Millions of federal workers are set to suffer financial hardship as many will be furloughed or work without pay. Those deemed essential, such as Transportation Security Administration agents and military personnel, will be forced to work without pay. Other jobs not deemed essential, such as people who work in national parks, are likely to be furloughed.

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