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Government Shutdown Leaves 50,000 Federal Workers Unpaid

10/16/2025

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The ongoing government shutdown has left about 50,000 federal employees without pay.
In Washington, D.C., more than a quarter of households live paycheck to paycheck in 2024.
The Capital Area Food Bank anticipates increased demand for assistance from furloughed workers.
Over 1 million active-duty service members are required to work without pay.
President Donald J. Trump directed the Pentagon to use funds for supporting troops if the shutdown continues.

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The ongoing government shutdown has left about 50,000 federal employees without pay.
In Washington, D.C., more than a quarter of households live paycheck to paycheck in 2024.
The Capital Area Food Bank anticipates increased demand for assistance from furloughed workers.
Over 1 million active-duty service members are required to work without pay.
President Donald J. Trump directed the Pentagon to use funds for supporting troops if the shutdown continues.