US Government Shutdown For Dummies: What Does It Mean And How Are Americans Directly Affected?

As midnight struck on 1 October 2025, the United States plunged into its first government shutdown in nearly seven years, triggered by a congressional deadlock over funding and enhanced Obamacare ...

'How does he think government works?': Krugman on Trump's incoherent tariff story to military brass

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell speaks to Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman about the slumping Trump economy, the effects ...

What federal jobs are affected by the government shutdown? Here's who is furloughed.

How does the government shutdown affect citizens? How long will the shutdown last? These federal agencies will have workers ...

Here's what is being affected by the government shutdown across the country

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be ...

Checking In On The Federal Workforce As The Government Shuts Down

The White House is continuing its mission to hollow out the federal workforce. The Trump administration has signaled that it ...

A beginner's guide to government shutdowns

For anyone who is new to the issue or just wants to brush up on how we got here, we put together this guide: ...

What government work continues during shutdown?

The federal government officially shut down over night, marking the first such occasion since Trump's first term.

What to Expect From the Federal Government Shutdown

Workers will be furloughed and tasks deemed nonessential will come to a halt. Museums will stay open for now, and Social ...

Your top government shutdown questions answered

If you’re trying to make sense of the government shutdown, ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang is here to answer the internet’s biggest questions.

The U.S. Government Has Shut Down. Here’s What This Means For Leaders

The U.S. government has shut down on October 1, 2025. Here's how leaders can navigate this situation and guide their teams ...

Another US Government Shutdown Is Here. Why It Keeps Happening

Government shutdowns have become a recurring feature of US politics, the product of partisan standoffs over spending that force federal agencies to halt a wide range of services. The latest shutdown — ...