Washington is bracing for a federal government shutdown that began when lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement by the critical deadline. With no immediate resolution in sight, officials expect the halt in federal operations could last longer than initially anticipated.

Amid warnings from multiple media outlets, Senate Democrats Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are demanding urgent talks with President Trump as a government shutdown looms. Both parties’ spending measures have already failed on the Senate floor, leaving lawmakers at a standstill.