The longest US government shutdown in history explained

About 25 per cent of federal agencies have been partially shut down by a lack of funding since December 22 after US president Donald Trump demanded $5.7 billion from Congress to build his long-promised wall on the US-Mexico border.

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looping video - Vico Road

Continuing unauthorised access to the site during the work had resulted in damage requiring additional repairs, the council said. Video: Enda O'Dowd


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