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Government Shutdown Persists as Funding Talks Stall

10/16/2025

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The U.S. government has been shut down since October 1, 2025 after Congress failed to fund it.
President Donald J. Trump (the President) plans to announce cuts to federal programs if Democrats do not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Senate Democrats have repeatedly rejected a Republican stopgap funding bill, insisting on healthcare provisions.
The shutdown has furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal workers, with many earning reduced pay.
The impasse continues.

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Story summary

The U.S. government has been shut down since October 1, 2025 after Congress failed to fund it.
President Donald J. Trump (the President) plans to announce cuts to federal programs if Democrats do not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Senate Democrats have repeatedly rejected a Republican stopgap funding bill, insisting on healthcare provisions.
The shutdown has furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal workers, with many earning reduced pay.
The impasse continues.