US government shutdown 2025: Why is it happening, who will be affected, and could federal workers face layoffs?
Published on: Sept. 29, 2025, 6:49 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The U.S. government is just hours away from a possible shutdown as Congress races against Tuesdays deadline to approve new funding. If lawmakers fail, many federal agencies will close from October 1, leaving workers unpaid and services disrupted. Past shutdowns have caused major delays, cost billions, and hurt families across the country. This time, the fight centers on healthcare subsidies and spending priorities, putting millions of Americans at risk of feeling the impact.
