Yes, there is currently a government shutdown in the United States that began on October 1, 2025. This shutdown occurred after Congress failed to reach an agreement to pass funding legislation for the new fiscal year starting October
- The shutdown results in many federal government agencies stopping non- essential operations, furloughing non-essential employees, and continuing only essential functions like active military personnel, law enforcement, and air traffic control. Essential employees generally continue working but do not get paid until funding is restored, while non-essential employees are furloughed without pay, though they are often guaranteed back pay after the shutdown ends. This shutdown follows a standoff primarily over funding disagreements between Republican and Democratic lawmakers, especially regarding healthcare provisions and spending levels.
