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flag A U.S. government shutdown looms by Tuesday midnight over budget disagreements, risking vital services and aid programs.

flag A government shutdown looms in Washington by Tuesday midnight as Democrats demand Medicaid and ACA subsidy protections before passing a budget. flag Essential services like military operations, air traffic control, Social Security, and mail delivery will continue, but non-essential functions—including national park closures, halted small business loans, and suspended research grants—may stop. flag Food programs like WIC and SNAP face risks, with WIC potentially exhausting funds within a week if the shutdown extends, threatening low-income families. flag The timing at the start of the fiscal year increases vulnerability, raising concerns about rapid disruptions to vital public services.

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