The shutdown is likely to drag into next week after another vote to fund the government failed.

Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika, will accept the award from President Trump in a ceremony today. Here's what time, how to watch and stream live.

The event will be held in the Rose Garden Patio of the White House, where President Trump will deliver formal remarks before presenting the medal to Charlie’s wife, Erika. The ceremony is expected to include readings of the official citation and reflections from prominent figures in conservative politics and media.

The White House began its press briefing on Friday by summarizing various consequences of the government shutdown that were already hitting Americans.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Friday afternoon on the government shutdown as the Trump administration prepares for mass layoffs amid the lapse in funding.