The federal government could shut down soon. Here’s what you need to know.

A possible shutdown of the federal government is just hours away as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30, the end of the fiscal year.

CNN’s Kate Bolduan breaks down the possible impact of the shutdown, Alayna Treene reports from the White House, and John Berman speaks with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, about the looming shutdown and President Trump’s possible deployment of the National Guard to Portland. #CNN #News