U.S. Government Shuts Down Amid Partisan Deadlock, Thousands of Federal Workers Furloughed
- Rahaman Hadisur
- Oct 7
- 2 min read
Hadisur Rahman, JadeTimes Staff
H. Rahman is a Jadetimes news reporter covering the USA
The U.S. government officially shut down last night after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a compromise on federal funding, marking the first shutdown since 2018. Lawmakers traded accusations and insults in the final hours, leaving the country without a fully funded government.
Republicans argued that Democrats could have prevented the shutdown by voting for a House-passed continuing resolution that would have funded operations through Nov. 21. Democrats countered that the measure failed to address a looming health care crisis, citing the need to extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse cuts to Medicaid from previous legislation.
The shutdown will affect millions of federal employees, who will not receive pay until Congress restores funding. The Congressional Budget Office estimates about 750,000 federal workers will be furloughed. Military service members are also impacted, and the White House has warned that some federal workers could face termination if the shutdown persists. Despite the shutdown, members of Congress continue to receive their salaries.
National parks and other public services will operate on a limited basis, according to contingency plans from the Department of the Interior. Federal agencies deemed essential will continue operations, though without pay, creating uncertainty and delays for many government functions.
The partisan standoff has drawn sharp criticism from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who blamed “erratic and unhinged” behavior from President Donald Trump for the impasse. Two unions have filed lawsuits challenging the administration’s threat to fire federal employees during the shutdown.
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently convened a high-profile military meeting at Quantico, Virginia, sparking political debate. While no major policy changes were announced, the event underscored the intersection of government operations, military leadership, and partisan politics amid the current funding crisis.
The duration of the shutdown remains uncertain, leaving federal employees, military personnel, and Americans reliant on government services in a state of uncertainty.
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