Shutdown Is Imminent — and It’s Not a Drill Washington is barreling toward a partial government shutdown that could begin as soon as 12:01 a.m. ET this weekend if Congress fails to pass a key funding package before the deadline. With the shutdown deadline this weekend rapidly approaching, millions of Americans could soon feel the impact through disrupted services and rising economic uncertainty. Unlike a routine budget deadline, this showdown is driven by political fury over federal law enforcement actions — specifically the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents — and a consequential fight over how (or whether) to fund DHS components like ICE and Border Patrol. What’s at Stake: The Spending Package Breakdown The House already passed a…
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