WASHINGTON—The federal government was on course to shut down early Wednesday, as hopes of any last-minute deal evaporated and both Republicans and Democrats appeared content to trigger the first lapse in funding since President Trump’s first term.

Background: Trump officials sought to deport international students who protested Israel’s war in Gaza, sometimes detaining them for weeks. YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a Trump lawsuit.

Trump warns that 'vast numbers' of federal workers could be laid off in a government shutdown looming at midnight Sept. 30.

Federal employees and members of Congress who spoke at Monday’s press conference pointed out that agency reductions in force can proceed regardless of whether there’s a government shutdown.

President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel hold a joint news conference at the White House.

In a high-stakes meeting, Mr Trump and Mr Netanyahu are set to discuss a new peace plan that could change the course of the Israel-Gaza conflict.