why will the government shut down

The government will shut down because Congress has failed to pass a funding bill to finance government operations beyond September 30, 2025. Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over the spending bill, with Republicans proposing funding through November 21 and Democrats opposing it due to attached health care provisions and budget cuts to Medicaid and public health agencies. Without an agreement, government agencies cannot legally spend money, leading to a shutdown starting October 1, 2025. This shutdown could result in the suspension of some government services and furlough or possibly permanent layoffs of federal workers if the impasse continues. The current standoff reflects deeper disagreements over government spending priorities, particularly health care funding and federal workforce size reductions advocated by the Trump administration.