Oct 12, 2025 · A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass the necessary appropriations bills that fund a significant portion of the government’s day-to-day operations.

6 days ago · The US government shutdown is now in its third week and shows no sign of ending soon. Here is where things stand.

Oct 1, 2025 · The U.S. government began a partial shutdown Oct. 1 after Congress was unable to pass an appropriations bill before a key deadline.

Oct 8, 2025 · What is a government shutdown? A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass or the president refuses to sign a spending bill to fund the federal government’s …

Oct 2, 2025 · The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding.

Sep 30, 2025 · Here is a fuller view of how a shutdown would affect different agencies. Congress — the only entity that can bring a shutdown to an end — does not go dark.

Sep 16, 2025 · Policymakers have until midnight on September 30 to avoid a lapse in government funding; otherwise, a government shutdown will occur. What is a government shutdown? What …

1 day ago · As the U.S. federal government shutdown enters its third week with no resolution in sight, millions of Americans are starting to feel its effects. The impasse stems from a budget …

Sep 26, 2025 · It’s a story about the immense, real-world consequences that unfold when the constitutional process of funding the government breaks down, impacting everything from our …

6 days ago · The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country.