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October 1, 2025
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Jobs, travel, national parks – what impact will US shutdown have?
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 - The US federal government has shut down after Republican and Democratic lawmakers failed to resolve a budget standoff. The impasse Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
✨ Key Highlights
The US federal government has shut down after congressional Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a budget agreement, leading to widespread disruptions across the country.
- Approximately 800,000 federal workers (40% of the federal workforce) are expected to be put on unpaid leave.
- Essential services like air traffic control and TSA will continue, but workers will not be paid, potentially leading to delays, as seen in the 2018-2019 shutdown.
- National Parks may face vandalism if left open without staff, while Smithsonian Institution museums can remain open until at least October 6 due to prior funding.
- Healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid will continue, but critical food assistance programs for women, infants, and children (WIC) will rapidly run out of funds.
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