US government shutdown explained: How worker furloughs, economic losses, & healthcare deadlock collided in Washington? Details here
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 12:56 p.m. | Source: Indiatimes
The US government shutdown has begun after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Around 750,000 federal workers face furloughs, $400 million is lost daily, and both parties are trading blame. The deadlock, centered on healthcare funding, risks wider economic fallout.