Budget Bill Rejected by Republicans, U.S. Government Shutdown Nears

Shutdown Countdown: U.S. Government Teeters as Republicans Reject Funding

The US government is on the verge of shutting down after a measure to extend funding by 30 days was defeated in the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, was defeated in a 198-232 vote. It is not the end yet, and I have other ideas. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told the reporters when leaving the house.