A potential government shutdown in the US as the deadline to fund federal agencies looms. 

Congress lawmakers have until the end of the day on Friday US time to fund its Government, or agencies will have to halt all non-essential functions. 

But the Bill will require the support of some democrats. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that's not guaranteed. 

He says while Democrats have supported Republicans in the past to avoid a shutdown, this time may be different given it's come in the midst of the Elon Musk sackings of government workers. 

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