WASHINGTON (7News) — A White House draft memo revealed that Trump administration officials were considering not giving back pay to government workers furloughed during the shutdown. Hear what Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. leaders think about this decision in their own words.

The U.S. government shut down at midnight Wednesday, putting thousands of federal workers in the D.C. area off the job while others work without paychecks. Here’s what happened on day one:

Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd St., NW Federal employees get free admission during the shutdown to this two-year-old museum, where the current exhibit “LGBT Jews in the Federal City” brings together 200 photographs, 120 artifacts, and oral histories.

News Anchor Victoria Sanchez broke down what a government shutdown is, how it impacts D.C. residents and visitors and what it means for federal workers.

While federal employees have often missed paychecks during shutdowns, and the first pay period is coming in the next week, Trump is now threatening to do away with guaranteed back