Summary
Many federal workers who expected to receive their paychecks this week are not getting paid. The issue is linked to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, affecting numerous federal employees.
Key Facts
- Federal employees were supposed to receive their paychecks this week.
- These employees are not being paid due to the government shutdown.
- The shutdown involves a temporary closure of non-essential government offices because of funding issues.
- Many federal workers rely on regular paychecks to cover their everyday expenses.
- The lack of payment affects a significant number of employees across various federal departments.
