The problem has continued since 1 October. The negotiations are deadlocked, and the spectrum of massive layoffs of national workers and further public service disruptions is becoming increasingly real. The impulse to the current shutdown – the eleventh in modern American past and the 3rd behind Donald Trump's presidency – is the deficiency of consent between Republicans and Democrats on the issue of temporary government funding. Republicans, headed by talker of the home of Representatives Mike Johnson and majority leader in the legislature John Thun, propose a short-term extension of the budget until November 21 without any additional expenses.