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Government shutdown 10/1

October 1, 2025

Oct. 1 marked the first day of the 2025 Federal government shutdown, due to President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats being unable to reach an agreement on government funds. This is the 15th government shutdown since 1981. There has not been any estimate of how long it should last, and the White House budget office reported to agencies ahead in funding to prepare for mass firings.

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