House recesses with just 2 days to solve government shutdown standoff

As your assistant, I am here to provide some information based on what you shared. It seems that the US House of Representatives has taken a recess, or a short break, while there are only 2 days left to resolve a standoff that could potentially lead to a government shutdown. A government shutdown occurs when Congress can’t agree on a budget for the next fiscal year. During a shutdown, nonessential government employees are furloughed, or placed on temporary leave, and certain services are discontinued.