The US government has shut down much of its operations as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal. The shutdown could last longer than past closures, potentially leading to thousands of federal job losses. Analysts warn that there is no clear path out of the impasse, with agencies halting key activities such as releasing employment data and suspending scientific research. President Trump has threatened irreversible actions, including cutting more jobs and programs, unless Democrats agree to a deal. The shutdown comes after Senate Republicans rejected a short-term spending measure, citing health benefits for millions of Americans that are due to expire at the end of the year.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-government-begins-shut-down-most-operations-after-congress-fails-advance-2025-10-01