URGENT: Government Shutdown Imminent Tonight Unless Last-Minute Deal Reached

Government Shutdown Imminent Tonight Unless Last-Minute Deal Reached Federal agencies are set to run out of money at midnight tonight, prompting a government shutdown unless Congress reaches a last-minute agreement. Top Democratic and Republican leaders met with President Trump yesterday but failed to reach a deal on funding the government. The meeting was a final attempt to resolve a weeks-long standoff over spending. The main sticking point remains the attachment of healthcare provisions to a spending bill, which Republicans have refused to accept. Vice President JD Vance made it clear that the GOP would not budge on this issue. As a result, federal agencies will shut down tonight unless Congress passes a new funding bill or extends the current one. This will impact thousands of government employees and contractors who may face furloughs or layoffs. The meeting was a last-ditch effort to avoid a shutdown, but it appears that time is running out. Negotiations are ongoing, with both sides still far apart on key issues. 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.*