What to Expect From the Government Shutdown

Wall Street Journal: “In a shutdown, government offices continue essential work, but tasks deemed nonessential come to a halt, paychecks stop and many workers are furloughed until Congress passes new funding.”

“The impact on both individuals and the economy depends on whether the shutdown lasts a few days or weeks—and on whether the White House moves ahead with its plans to fire workers during the lapse in funding.”

Axios: How the government shutdown could disrupt daily life.