As Washington hurtles toward another government-shutdown deadline on March 14, markets are responding with their usual mild anxiety. But this time may be different — and the real risk isn’t about which agencies close or how long federal workers go without paychecks.

Congress has less than two weeks to extend a federal funding deadline, but lawmakers are arguing over whether the White House will really spend the money they approve.

US Congress remains deadlocked over a government funding deal with the March 14 deadline approaching. While some lawmakers push for a stopgap measure to extend funding through September, concerns remain over military spending and program shortfalls.