(The Hill) — The federal government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after lawmakers did little to prevent it over the prior two days. This is the first shutdown since midway through Trump’s first term.

Essential federal employees will continue to perform work for the government during a shutdown, with each agency carving out its own intricacies regarding adjusted operations.

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, and service members will perform daily duties, as will air traffic controllers and border protection workers.

Here’s what you should know about government work during a shutdown:

What services and programs will continue?

Services that are not funded by annual appropriations bills will remain available to the public. S

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