Yes, it is true. The federal government of the United States officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, due to congressional inaction on passing appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. This shutdown happened because of partisan disagreements over federal spending levels, health insurance subsidies, and foreign aid rescissions. It is the 21st government shutdown in modern U.S. history and the third under President Donald Trump. About 900,000 federal employees have been furloughed, with another 700,000 working without pay. Essential services such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Transportation Security Administration, and Amtrak continue to operate, but many agencies face partial or full suspensions of operations. The shutdown will remain in effect until Congress can agree on federal funding allocations.
