The US government has shut down following the failure of lawmakers to reach an agreement on funding federal operations.
After Congress failed to enact a budget measure, there was a break in appropriations, which led to the shutdown.
Consequently, non-essential federal agencies have started to shut down. There are hundreds of thousands of government workers who are either forced to work unpaid or placed on furlough.
Emergency response, air traffic control, and national security are examples of vital services that will keep running.
It is anticipated that non-essential agencies and public services including national parks and regulatory offices may experience difficulties.
Negotiations to end the shutdown are still in progress, according to congressional leaders.
They also stated that a date for the return of full government functions is not yet available.
The US government was shut down for more than 40 days in November 2025 due to a protracted impasse between Republicans and Democrats over government spending and healthcare subsidies.
A US government shutdown occurs when congress fails to pass budget bills or halts resolutions to fund federal government operations and agencies for the new fiscal year.
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