U.S. service members could miss their paychecks over the holidays if the U.S. government shuts down this weekend, according to the Pentagon. Unless lawmakers reach some agreement before the end of

As many Americans begin their holiday festivities, service members are facing uncertainties as a potential government shutdown looms.

The federal government is poised to grind to a halt if legislators can’t agree on a deal by Saturday. Here’s how a shutdown will affect services in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.