US President Donald Trump has blamed Democrat Senators for the government shutdown which went into effect on Saturday.
In a Tweet, Trump lashed out at the Democrats, accusing the party of “playing shutdown politics” and putting what he called illegal immigrants first.
The US President went on to suggest that more influence from his Republican Party was needed in the Senate to prioritize Americans.
A bill to fund the federal budget failed at Friday midnight after the Senate did not agree on its terms.
Essential services and military activities WILL continue but many public sector workers will be sent home without wages until a deal is reached to reopen the US government.