2025-10-01 01:31 AM IST
The U.S. government has officially shut down as Congress and the President fail to reach a funding agreement, triggering a major disruption in federal operations. Approximately 750,000 federal employees are facing furloughs, with daily wage losses estimated at $400 million, while key services like education, civil rights, and environmental programs come to a grinding halt. President Trump signals the possibility of permanent reductions in the federal workforce, raising uncertainty beyond temporary furloughs. Essential services, including Social Security, Veterans Healthcare, and National Security, remain operational, but partisan deadlock in Congress shows no immediate resolution in sight. WATCH
