The bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown collapsed on December 18 after President-elect Trump issued new demands, including raising the debt ceiling to extend funding.
House Republicans were working on a new plan endorsed by Trump, but its passage remains uncertain amidst rising tensions and conflicting demands from various factions.
The most recent government shutdown lasted 34 days, marking the longest in U.S. history during Trump’s first term, which raises concerns on future negotiations.
The 1980 legal opinions mandated that federal agencies cease operations during funding gaps, indicating a shift in how shutdowns would be handled compared to pre-1980 practices.
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