Here's what happens during a partial government shutdown

House Republicans are working to negotiate a new spending bill to avert a government shutdown, as Congress struggles to pass new bills authorizing spending. During a partial government shutdown, “nonessential” federal agencies and services stop operations, while “essential” services like national security, Border Patrol, and law enforcement continue. Shutdowns can be seen as an opportunity to address federal spending issues, with Congress facing a deadline of December 20 to pass a continuing resolution and prevent a shutdown on December 21.

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