How Will the Government Shutdown End? Three Possible Scenarios

U.S. lawmakers are under pressure to end the government shutdown as it enters its second full day.

After Congress could not agree on a funding measure, the U.S. government shut down at midnight on Wednesday. This has meant that non-essential government services have shuttered, affecting millions of Americans, and creating uncertainty in the global economy.

An impasse exists because Democrats want a deal to secure healthcare provisions, while Republicans have raised concerns about costs and the extent to which migrants should have access to healthcare...