The US government has stopped some of its work. This happened because the two big political groups, the Republicans and the Democrats, could not agree on how to spend money. President Trump and his team want to make the government smaller, but the Democrats want to keep money for health care.

Many government workers cannot go to work now. Some important workers, like police and doctors, still work but do not get paid right now. Some places, like museums and parks, are closed. Some people may have problems with travel and getting help from the government.

No one knows how long this problem will last. The two groups must talk and agree to start the government again. If the problem continues, more people will feel the effects, and it can hurt the country’s economy.