who will be affected by government shut down

A government shutdown will primarily affect federal employees, with about 40% of the federal workforce (around 750,000 people) being furloughed or put on unpaid leave. Essential workers such as air traffic controllers, TSA agents, law enforcement officers (FBI, CIA), border protection agents, and military personnel will continue working but without pay until the shutdown ends. The shutdown will also cause disruptions for the general public, including longer security lines at airports, delays in passport processing, halted national park operations, and delays or suspensions in various federal services that are not deemed essential. Social Security and Medicare benefits will continue as they are funded mandatorily, but related marketing and some workforce functions will be paused. Additionally, contract workers in affected agencies may not be compensated unless their firms budget for the shutdown. Military personnel and federal law enforcement officers will work without pay and may face delays in receiving back pay after the shutdown. Overall, the effects are broad-ranging, impacting federal employees, government operations, travelers, veterans, and residents relying on federal programs for health and social security.