New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The United States is moving closer to its first government shutdown in seven years and the third under President Donald Trump. The Senate recently rejected the House's funding bill, with several Senate Democrats opposing it because it excluded provisions like the extensions for Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to expire by the end of 2025.

Since the Senate has not approved either the funding bills or a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to maintain government operations, the U.S. government is expected to halt operations at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday. Non-essential services would effectively stop until a resolution is reached.

A shutdown could trigger layoffs, with President Trump hinting at the possibil...