why will government shut down

The U.S. government is on the verge of a shutdown because Congress has not passed the necessary funding bills to finance government operations beyond September 30, 2025. The main reason behind this is a political stalemate between Republicans and Democrats over budget priorities and policy provisions. Republicans proposed extending funding at existing levels until November 21 to allow more time for negotiations, but Democrats countered with demands for healthcare provisions and restrictions on the President's ability to withhold funding, which Republicans reject. This impasse means that if no agreement is reached by October 1, many federal agencies will have to stop operations that depend on congressional funding. This situation reflects a broader standoff over healthcare funding and budget cuts, with the Trump administration also using the shutdown potentially to reduce the federal workforce further. Essential services like border security and emergency operations will continue, but many non-essential services will be halted, and federal workers may face furloughs without immediate pay.