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A government shutdown began on Oct. 1 after lawmakers failed to agree on health care policy.

Essential federal workers will continue to work without pay, while hundreds of thousands will be furloughed.

Mail delivery, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits are expected to continue without interruption.

Americans woke up Oct. 1 to

The 15 th government shutdown since 1981 began at midnight following Democratic lawmakers and Republicans disagreeing on health care policy changes. This is the third government shutdown under President Donald Trump, with the first two coming during his first term.

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are expected to be placed on furloughs while workers in essential services such as the military, law enforcement, air traffi

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