During the last government shutdown, which began in late 2018, many demoralized workers called out sick or did not show up to work.

Federal funding will lapse this week if Congress does not act. Areas across the government will be affected.

During the last government shutdown, which began in late 2018, many demoralized workers called out sick or did not show up to work.

The shutdown suspended the work of hundreds of thousands of employees, disrupting a wide range of federal programs. Here’s what we know so far.