PakNews: U.S. Agencies Ordered to Activate Closing Plan: Shutdown Update

Saturday, 22 December 2018

U.S. Agencies Ordered to Activate Closing Plan: Shutdown Update

Both the House and Senate recessed for the evening, ensuring a partial government shutdown will begin at 12:00 a.m. Saturday in Washington. Congressional leaders and White House officials were continuing to negotiate. A government shutdown is inevitable starting at 12:00 a.m. Saturday in Washington as congressional leaders and the White House continue to negotiate over Trump’s demands for a border wall, according to a congressional aide.