Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer debate government funding on Senate floor on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Senate TV Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer got into a rare direct back-and-forth on the Senate floor ahead of the shutdown deadline. “Democrats have a choice to make. They can

Government website blames shutdown on “radical left,” prompts ethics complaint

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Ahead of Wednesday’s government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday posted a banner in large type on its homepage blaming the shutdown on the “Radical Left,” an allegation that an ethics group said was a “blatant violation” of the Hatch Act.  “The Radical Left are going to shut down the government

How will the government shutdown impact the U.S. military?

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Congress failed to reach a funding deal by Wednesday morning’s deadline, leading to a government shutdown that will force active-duty service members to continue to serve without pay until a deal is made.  During a government shutdown, all active-duty personnel, as well as National Guard who are currently deployed, must carry out their assigned duties with

How could a government shutdown affect travel around the U.S.?

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Although a short U.S. government shutdown would be unlikely to have much impact on air travel, a prolonged impasse could lead to disruptions for passengers and financial losses for businesses, according to travel experts and industry groups.  The Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration define most of their employees as essential, requiring them to work

A history of government shutdowns: 14 other times funding has lapsed since 1980

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Washington — The U.S. government shut down Wednesday morning after President Trump and congressional Republicans at odds with Democrats over the path forward were unable to avert a lapse in federal funding. Mr. Trump had said Sunday that a shutdown was likely, rejecting Democrats’ push for Congress to permanently extend enhanced tax credits for Americans enrolled in health insurance

How could a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?

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Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be disrupted due to a potential halt in federal activities, according to experts.  Social Security benefits are covered by mandatory spending, which means that the funding for