ALBAWABA- The U.S. federal government officially entered a shutdown on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund operations beyond the fiscal year deadline.
Non-essential services, including national parks and student aid processing, have been suspended, while essential functions such as Social Security payments and military operations continue.
The shutdown has sparked a partisan blame game. Vice President JD Vance accused Democrats of blocking funding for “pork-barrel spending,” while Senate Democrats, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, blamed President Donald Trump and House Republicans for refusing to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, which could affect millions of Americans’ health care premiums.
Markets reacted cautiously amid concerns that prolonged uncertainty could weigh on economic growth.
The shutdown comes as Congress remains divided, with Republicans controlling the White House and House and Democrats holding the Senate. Lawmakers are expected to resume negotiations Thursday, but no immediate resolution is in sight.
This marks the first shutdown of Trump’s second term, highlighting the ongoing fiscal gridlock that threatens to furlough federal workers, delay military pay, and disrupt services nationwide.
