With House Republicans still at odds over government spending, a shutdown could be days away. The fiscal year ends Saturday, and if lawmakers don’t agree on a budget before then, some federal employees will work without pay, some facilities will close and programs such as food stamps will go unfunded.
In the world of travel, the workers who keep airports running would be deemed essential, but passport operations and national parks could be affected. That shoulder season trip you planned can likely go ahead unimpeded, but here’s what you need to know.
