
What we know about how US government shutdown would unfold
Published on: Sept. 25, 2025, 10:31 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The U.S. faces a looming government shutdown as Republicans propose short-term funding through November 21, while Democrats demand Medicaid reversals and extended ACA tax credits. During a shutdown, non-essential federal workers are furloughed, though essential services like Social Security, VA health care, FBI, CIA, and the military continue.