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The US government has shut down: why, for how long, and are Canadians impacted?
The Big Story
18 minutes 29 seconds
3 days ago
The US government has shut down: why, for how long, and are Canadians impacted?
Democrats and Republicans are clashing south of the border, and it’s led to a government shutdown.
The two parties are locked in a dispute over health care funding, but the standoff has also led to federal services being suspended, workers not getting paid, funding for “blue” states being cut, and a flurry of memes and AI videos that have been described as racist.
Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with NBC News Senior Washington Editor Sarah Mimms about the cause of the shut down, the impact on Americans, how long this may last, and what problems this could cause for Canadian travelers and businesses.
The Big Story
An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.