After midnight on October 1, 2025, the federal government officially shut down: what does this mean for you?
1 october 2025 в 16:13
After midnight on October 1, 2025, the federal government officially shut down its operations because lawmakers could not come to an agreement on a new budget for the fiscal year. This led to hundreds of thousands of federal workers being left in the dark, and raised new questions about how long agencies can continue to provide daily services. While the Republican Party blames the Democrats for standing in the way, here’s what we know about the shutdown, how it affects you, and which businesses may cease operations until further notice.
When the US government shuts down, «non-essential» federal workers may face forced furloughs, meaning an indefinite period without pay until their work resumes.
The interruption of services may not only affect residents of Washington. National parks and museums face mass closures, and small businesses that rely on federal loans and approvals may experience delays.
The government shutdown in October 2025 will impact non-essential businesses, but essential ones such as USPS, TSA, Social Security Administration, and military will continue to operate. Here is a list of businesses and agencies that may be affected by the shutdown:
The government shut down on October 1, 2025, because Congress could not agree on a financial bill before the start of the fiscal year. Donald Trump openly accused the Democrats of not agreeing with the Republicans on the financial bill. Democrats insisted on preserving healthcare, while Republicans accused them of causing the shutdown to appease their voters in the 2026 elections.
After the vote, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer stated: «Our promise to the American people is that we will fight as hard as we can for their healthcare, plain and simple», - according to Reuters.
Trump posted a deepfake video on social media featuring Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffries, with mariachi music playing in the background and Jeffries wearing a sombrero
When the US government shuts down, «non-essential» federal workers may face forced furloughs, meaning an indefinite period without pay until their work resumes.
The interruption of services may not only affect residents of Washington. National parks and museums face mass closures, and small businesses that rely on federal loans and approvals may experience delays.
The government shutdown in October 2025 will impact non-essential businesses, but essential ones such as USPS, TSA, Social Security Administration, and military will continue to operate. Here is a list of businesses and agencies that may be affected by the shutdown:
The government shut down on October 1, 2025, because Congress could not agree on a financial bill before the start of the fiscal year. Donald Trump openly accused the Democrats of not agreeing with the Republicans on the financial bill. Democrats insisted on preserving healthcare, while Republicans accused them of causing the shutdown to appease their voters in the 2026 elections.
After the vote, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer stated: «Our promise to the American people is that we will fight as hard as we can for their healthcare, plain and simple», - according to Reuters.
Trump posted a deepfake video on social media featuring Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffries, with mariachi music playing in the background and Jeffries wearing a sombrero
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