Summary
A potential partial U.S. government shutdown could affect various public services and programs, such as air traffic control and FEMA grants. Essential services like immigration enforcement and health programs would continue, but some activities might face delays or interruptions.
Key Facts
- A U.S. government shutdown could pause some public services and affect the economy.
- Most Department of Homeland Security employees would work as usual, with only about 14,000 out of 271,000 being furloughed.
- Medicare and Medicaid services would continue but might experience delays due to reduced staffing.
- FEMA's disaster relief would continue, but new mortgage approvals needing flood insurance could be paused.
- Air traffic controllers would continue to work but might not receive pay immediately, adding stress to their jobs.
