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US Government faces shutdown - here’s why

A US government shutdown is fast-approaching after the House of Representatives voted against a D...

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18.21 20 Dec 2024


US Government faces shutdown - here’s why


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18.21 20 Dec 2024


A US government shutdown is fast-approaching after the House of Representatives voted against a Donald Trump-backed spending bill last night.

If no deal is agreed by midnight local time tonight, some federal services will begin shutting down from the early hours…

Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas UK, Jennifer Ewing, joins Kieran to discuss.


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