US congress has shut down

The United States government has shut down after President Donald Trump and the U-S Congress failed to reach a deal on funding for federal agencies.

Donald Trump is being blamed for the US government shutdown.

Donald Trump's image as the deal making president is in tatters as the US government shuts down. (AAP) Source: AAP

The impasse is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of federal workers. 

Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan says the shutdown is causing great pain.

Republican and Democratic leaders are expected to renew negotiations today (Sun) in the hope of restoring government financing before Monday.

At issue are Democrat demands to include certain measures, including protections for young undocumented immigrants, in any short-term spending legislation.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says President Trump is an unreliable negotiating partner.


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Published 21 January 2018 9:32am
Updated 12 February 2018 10:12am


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