The shutdown comes as Republicans fail to reach deal with Democrats concerned by steep hikes in health insurance costs.

A US government shutdown could result in layoffs of federal workers.

Experts say furloughs and layoffs could slow consumer spending in the months to come.

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will go home while others, including active-duty troops, will have to work without pay.

The shutdown could cause hundreds of thousands of federal workers to be furloughed and a slew of key programs and services to be shuttered.

WASHINGTON: The US government began shutting down after midnight Wednesday as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that…

The shutdown will stop work at multiple federal departments and agencies, affecting hundreds of thousands of government workers

The shutdown comes as Republicans fail to reach deal with Democrats concerned by steep hikes in health insurance costs.

Competing bills rejected in Senate as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan politics. Follow the latest news and updates after the US government shut down

As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to budge.

White House says it plans to cut 'thousands' of federal jobs as it freezes funding to Democratic states.

Democrats stand firm on healthcare benefits as government shutdown continues, while Trump threatens layoffs and budget cuts.