US govt shutdown: Why it happened and how much it’s costing per day – explained in 10 points

The US government faces a shutdown over a deadlock on Affordable Care Act funding, as Democrats insist on subsidies while Republicans oppose them. This impasse has furloughed 750,000 federal workers, closed national sites, and costs $400 million daily. Essential services, air travel, and the economy are severely impacted, with no resolution in sight.