are we in shutdown

Yes, we are currently in a U.S. federal government shutdown that began at midnight on October 1, 2025. The shutdown happened due to a failure to reach an agreement on government funding between President Donald Trump and Congress, with a major dispute centered around healthcare subsidies and budget priorities. This shutdown is the first since late 2018 and has led to furloughs affecting approximately 750,000 federal employees, with some facing possible termination. Essential services like border security, law enforcement, air traffic control, and military duties continue, but many government functions are disrupted or suspended until a funding deal is reached. Both sides are blaming each other for the impasse, and no quick resolution appears imminent as negotiations remain stalled.