A government shutdown essentially indicates that money to pay federal employees and keep the lights on at federal agencies has run out. That means that non-essential government functions are reduced, meaning places like national parks, some zoos and museums and some federal buildings will be closed and workers furloughed, or temporarily laid off.

Lawmakers have until Oct. 1 to pass a new budget. If they don't, the federal government will shut down. Here's what that looks like.

Funding for the federal government runs out after September 30 unless Congress can pass a bill to prevent it. We discuss congressional leaders’ negotiations over a spending bill and the politics surrounding a potential shutdown.

President Donald Trump's administration has not widely shared its plans for what functions will cease and what will continue if Congress fails to act.

A government shutdown is looming on Oct. 1 as Republicans and Democrats in Congress have not yet come to an agreement on funding.

Democrats are demanding that Republicans extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. They're willing to shut down the government to do it.

A government shutdown is looming on Oct. 1 as Republicans and Democrats in Congress have not yet come to an agreement on funding.

With both parties rejecting each other’s short-term funding proposals, Congress is heading into a weeklong recess with no deal in place and a government shutdown looking increasingly likely.