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US Government Faces Shutdown Over $1.7 Trillion Standoff

10/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. government nears a shutdown after Congress misses the midnight deadline.
Dispute centers on a $1.7 trillion bill; Democrats seek Affordable Care Act subsidies, Republicans want a clean bill.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune accuses Democrats of hostage-taking; Chuck Schumer blames Republicans.
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates furloughs of about 750,000 daily and costs up to $1 billion weekly.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting from October 1 to October 17, resulted from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act, leading to the furlough of approximately 800,000 federal employees and costing the economy an estimated $24 billion. This event echoed previous shutdowns, notably the 1995-96 standoff, highlighting persistent challenges in bipartisan cooperation within Congress.

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Story summary

The U.S. government nears a shutdown after Congress misses the midnight deadline.
Dispute centers on a $1.7 trillion bill; Democrats seek Affordable Care Act subsidies, Republicans want a clean bill.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune accuses Democrats of hostage-taking; Chuck Schumer blames Republicans.
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates furloughs of about 750,000 daily and costs up to $1 billion weekly.

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