Federal workers are bearing the brunt of the government shutdown , with more than 1 million of them going unpaid while Democrats and Republicans in Congress argue over funding federal agencies for the current fiscal year.

Many will miss their first full paychecks on Friday, while others will feel the loss early next week, depending on their agency.

But lawmakers on Capitol Hill will still collect their paychecks during the impasse, which began October 1, with no end in sight. They continue to receive their salaries, as directed by the Constitution - although some have said they wouldn't accept their pay or will donate the money.

Shutdowns typically fall unevenly on those who work for the federal government. And this time, President Donald Trump is taking additional steps to shield - a

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