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U.S. government shutdown threat prompts contingency measures
United States
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 7:02 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
U.S. lawmakers face a budget deadline and a renewed threat of a federal government shutdown. Congress is considering short-term spending legislation and protections for troop pay, while a Senate deal is cited as an effort to avoid a shutdown.
SO WHAT?
A shutdown could disrupt federal operations and affect military personnel, families and veterans if funding lapses.
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