# When could a government shutdown occur? Deadline to pass funding bill looms this month

After reaching a  to keep the  in December, Congress is back on the clock to approve a spending agreement or else face a shutdown.

**President Donald Trump delivered his first address of this term to joint sessions of Congress Tuesday night,** just ten days before the current funding agreement runs out. In his speech, he touted the workforce cuts made under the Department of Government Efficiency and .

Actions taken by DOGE and Musk are top of mind for Democrats, who warned Tuesday that a shutdown could be looming as they push back against Republicans' proposal, endorsed by Trump.

## Here is what to know about the latest negotiations.
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