US government faces shutdown as Congress grapples with funding bill

The US federal government is on the verge of a shutdown as Republicans in the House of Representatives struggle to agree on a funding bill. A new hurdle has emerged with former President Donald Trump pushing for voter ID requirements to be linked to the bill, further complicating negotiations ahead of a September 30 deadline.

US government faces shutdown as Congress grapples with funding bill
The US federal government is on the verge of a shutdown as Republicans in the House of Representatives struggle to agree on a funding bill. A new hurdle has emerged with former President Donald Trump pushing for voter ID requirements to be linked to the bill, further complicating negotiations ahead of a September 30 deadline.