US on brink of government shutdown - BBC News

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The US inched closer to a government shutdown after hardline Republicans rejected a last-minute funding deal in the House of Representatives.

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 have opposed. #USGovernment #BBCNews