(AURN News) — Parts of the federal government are shut down as Congress remains deadlocked over immigration enforcement following the deadly shooting of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis.
The shutdown began Saturday but is far more limited than last year’s 43-day closure. Congress has already approved about half of the government’s funding for the year.
Programs such as SNAP food assistance and WIC will continue without interruption. About 42 million Americans who rely on food stamps will continue to receive their benefits.
What is affected, however, is funding for the Pentagon, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation, including aviation oversight.
Many federal workers are still reporting to work but could miss paychecks if the shutdown drags on.
Democrats are refusing to support new DHS funding without changes to immigration enforcement. In response, the White House agreed to temporarily fund DHS for two weeks while negotiations continue.
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