1. The US administration under President Donald Trump is increasing pressure on Democrats for a spending bill compromise, threatening to halt funding for projects in 16 mostly Democratic states.
- This move led to a government shutdown, marking the first such event in about seven years.

2. Essential services like national defense, security, and healthcare will not be affected, but tourist facilities in Washington D.C., among other sectors, are being impacted by the shutdown.
- Budget Chief Russell Vought announced pauses of some federal funding, particularly for climate change projects in states like California.

3. Infrastructure projects in New York City worth approximately 18 billion dollars have also been halted, potentially affecting Democratic leaders' constituents, as warned by Vice President JD Vance. Democrats accused the Republicans and Trump of shutting down the government because they don't want to provide healthcare to working-class Americans.