Follow live news as Congress works to avoid a government shutdown before the end of the day. Trump and Hegseth are expected to speak at a U.S. generals meeting.

A government shutdown would rattle Maryland’s economy as over 100,000 federal workers are also set to leave their jobs Tuesday under a deferred resignation plan.

With less than 24 hours until a possible government shutdown, Senate Republicans will give Democrats a final chance to support their plan to keep the lights on at midnight. But inside the Capitol, few believe that Democrats are ready to yield.

A federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.

State budget talks continued Sept. 29, with significant legislation still needing to be drafted and voted on, leaving a full plate for Sept. 30.

The White House details its Gaza peace deal plan. No breakthrough after Trump’s meeting with Democrats to avert a government shutdown. And, Ghislaine Maxwell’s challenge to her criminal convictions is discussed at the Supreme Court’s catch-up meeting.

The risk of a government shutdown this year climbed to 86% early Tuesday, according to bettors on Polymarket, the popular crypto-based prediction market. The rising probability came after last-ditch talks between President Trump and congressional leaders failed to produce a deal on Monday.

While past shutdowns would suggest Democrats are about to find themselves taking the blame, there are reasons to think this one may not follow the usual rules. Here’s how both sides see a path to winn

The government runs out of money at the end of the day Tuesday, and the two parties remain far from an agreement to avert a shutdown.