Visitors planning a trip to the US Capitol will need to change their plans if lawmakers fail to reach a deal to keep the government open next week.
Congress has just a few days to avert a government shutdown on Oct. 1 as President Donald Trump and Republicans continue to fight with Democrats over a stopgap funding measure. A shutdown would have far-reaching consequences across the economy and government, including inside the Capitol building itself.
The Capitol Visitor Center would be closed and wouldn’t offer any tours or programs in the event of a lapse in appropriations, Laura Trivers, communications ...