Congress Shutdown Threat Looms as Lawmakers Head Into Recess

Congress is heading into recess with the odds of a government shutdown climbing higher by the day. Lawmakers are leaving town without resolving key funding disputes, setting the stage for a potential crisis when they return. The shutdown threat underscores the deep partisan divisions plaguing Capitol Hill as critical deadlines approach. Without a deal before the recess ends, federal agencies could face a funding gap that forces a partial or full government shutdown.