The United States government has entered a shutdown after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on the federal budget before the new fiscal year began. The deadlock between Republicans and Democrats centers on funding priorities, with healthcare spending emerging as the major dividing issue. President Trump has warned that major funding cuts could follow during this period. Essential services, government offices, and international programs are expected to face serious disruptions. Alyson Le Grange examines the key consequences of the shutdown and its potential impact across the world.
