The government shutdown scenarios — and who should get the blame

1) The Senate can’t pass a spending bill and can’t even get 50 Republican votes.

2) The Senate can’t pass a spending bill because Democrats filibuster it.

Government shutdown 2018: the government has officially shut down

• The immigration debate at the center of the government shutdown, explained
• Who’s actually to blame for the looming government shutdown, explained
• This week’s government shutdown showdown, explained