US government shutdown: Republicans scramble for last-minute deal – BBC News

The US moved closer to a government shutdown on Thursday, with House Republicans braced to oppose a last-minute proposal forming in the Senate. Congress faces a deadline of midnight on Saturday to pass a new budget, before thousands of federal employees are placed on unpaid leave. The Senate has forged ahead with plans for a temporary funding agreement - which House Republicans will oppose. Please subscribe here: #US #USGovernment #BBCNews