DEVELOPING: Government Shutdown Looms, Widespread Disruptions Expected Nationwide

Government Shutdown Looms: Widespread Disruptions Expected Nationwide A government shutdown is imminent, with funding set to expire at 12:01 a.m. on October 1. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will go unpaid and essential services will be severely impacted. Air travel will continue, but with potential delays due to the presence of air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration employees who are deemed "essential." However, non-essential services such as national parks, museums, and federal offices will close. The shutdown comes after a stalemate in Congress over funding details. The last government shutdown occurred in January 2019, resulting in widespread disruptions to services and the economy. As of now, no deal has been reached between lawmakers, and the clock is ticking down to the midnight deadline. Negotiations are ongoing, but it remains unclear whether a resolution will be reached before the shutdown takes effect. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*