Summary
The federal government has shut down because lawmakers didn't pass a funding bill. This means many services are paused, and some workers are not getting paid. The shutdown is mainly due to disagreements about health care funding.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown started on October 1, 2025, after failing to pass a funding bill.
- Non-essential government services are paused.
- Hundreds of thousands of federal employees and active-duty service members will work without pay.
- The shutdown is due to disputes over the Affordable Care Act funding.
- Senate Democrats didn’t support a Republican short-term funding proposal.
- The shutdown continues as there is no agreement between political parties.
- Possible solutions include a compromise on funding or increased public pressure on Congress.
