January 20, 2018

WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump’s first anniversary as US president was marred by chaos as Congress struggled to reverse a government shutdown and mass demonstrations erupted in cities across the country.

Funding for federal agencies ran out at midnight with no agreement in Congress, meaning the second year of Donald Trump’s presidency began on Jan 21 without a fully functioning government. He took office on Jan 20 last year.

Essential federal services and military activity are continuing, but hundreds of thousands of public sector workers will be sent home without wages and even active duty troops will not be paid until a deal is reached to reopen the US government.

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