A freeze in federal funding would hit national parks and loans and could lead to flight delays

President Trump signed a government funding bill but it will still take days - even weeks - for things to go back to normal.

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.

A freeze in federal funding would hit national parks and loans and could lead to flight delays

A range of government services will be halted in a shutdown. National parks, airport security lines and clinical trials could take a hit.

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers could now be furloughed, and national parks and museums could close.

Washington's political gridlock is expected to inflict wide-ranging miseries for Americans, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold.

The US government has shut down because Congress couldn’t reach a funding agreement. Here’s what to know about what happens next

The US government has had 20 funding gaps, resulting in 10 shutdowns since 1976, the longest lasting 35 days.

It’s important to understand what the shutdown means for everything from national park closures to passport processing times.