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

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

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?

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.?

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