Political gridlock in Congress threatens a US government shutdown this weekend, fueled by intense opposition from Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
A bipartisan spending bill, designed to prevent this outcome, has been rejected by Trump, who advocates for a significantly smaller alternative.
This last-minute crisis highlights the deep divisions within the Republican Party and the challenges facing House Speaker Mike Johnson.
The failure to reach a compromise before the deadline could lead to widespread disruption of federal services and economic uncertainty.
