Is the U.S. government still shut down?
Asked 14 hours ago
Answer
The U.S. government remains shut down, with no indication of an imminent resolution as lawmakers are at a stalemate. The shutdown has entered its third to fourth week, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal workers and causing widespread economic disruption.
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