The federal government shut down as of 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1. Up to 750,000 federal workers could be furloughed and not paid.

Could the shutdown affect you? Mail , Social Security, and other essential services will continue, as will support systems like air traffic control for flights . But that doesn't mean there can't be staffing shortages or delays.

And those federal employees will work without pay as long as the shutdown continues.

Additionally, President Donald Trump has said he might lay off "vast numbers" of employees and get rid of programs during the shutdown instead of the traditional furloughs.

Here's what we know about why the shutdown is happening, what you can expect in Mississippi.

Why is the shutdown happening?

The approved budget for the federal government ran ou

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