Public opinion has historically played a decisive role in shutdown fights, with voters often blaming the party seen as most intransigent. A Morning Consult poll released on Monday found that 45% of voters are more likely to blame Republicans if there’s a shutdown, compared to 32% blaming Democrats.

If US congressional lawmakers fail to agree on a spending package for the new fiscal year, which starts October 1, that could trigger a federal government shutdown. And that could mean significant travel disruptions for travelers in the US and for visitors from overseas.

The standoff is drawing national attention, raising questions about fiscal priorities, governance, and the fate of programs.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told reporters that there were no bipartisan talks to prevent a government shutdown on Tuesday and that he believed the spending bill in the Senate was “dead on arrival.

The federal government is hurtling toward a shutdown on Wednesday morning, and analysts weighed in on the risks.

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

Here’s what the current plan outlines for Michigan’s national parks: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historical Park and River Raisin National Battlefield Park.

Some people taking out a home loan and purchasing flood insurance could face delays if the U.S. government shuts down this week.