# TrumpWarnsSeptemberShutdown

Trump said in a Georgia speech that a federal government shutdown is expected in September, citing disagreements between parties on spending priorities. The House passed a short-term funding bill extending government operations through December 4 to avoid a pre-midterm shutdown. The bill is now in the Senate, where Republicans are negotiating with Democrats. Without passage, most federal funding expires at midnight September 30. Political gridlock plus the debt ceiling looming could temporarily boost risk-off sentiment.