A possible federal government shutdown is just days away due to disagreements between lawmakers over funding beyond September 30. Republicans control the White House but need seven Democratic votes in the Senate to pass a spending package. President Trump has canceled a meeting with Democratic leaders and says their demands are “totally unreasonable.” If the impasse isn’t resolved, agencies will have to downsize workers in programs not aligned with Trump’s priorities, potentially affecting critical functions like law enforcement and border patrol. Essential services like Social Security and Medicare will continue, but many government activities may be impacted.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/26/politics/government-shutdown-september-2025-explained