Threat of federal firings hangs over Washington as government will remain shut down through at least Friday

Congress left town Wednesday without a solution to break its bitter impasse over government funding, with the shutdown now set to last until at least Friday when members return for more votes.

​ Congress left town Wednesday without a solution to break its bitter impasse over government funding, with the shutdown now set to last until at least Friday when members return for more votes. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN