The U.S. government is now three days into a shutdown as Republican and Democratic lawmakers remain deadlocked over a federal budget, according to reports . Roughly 750,000 employees of the federal workforce are expected to be put on unpaid leave , while some government services have been temporarily suspended.

The shutdown stems from a failure to pass a spending bill before Oct. 1, as Republicans control both chambers of Congress, but lacked the 60 votes needed in the Senate — giving Democrats negotiating power. Dems are now currently pushing for an extension of expiring tax credits that make health insurance more affordable, a reversal of cuts to Medicaid, and protections for federal health agencies .

A “stopgap bill” passed by the House failed to advance in the Senate, lea

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