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Federal Workers Unpaid as Congress Remains 'Adrift' Amid Shutdown

10/23/2025

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Federal workers remain unpaid and agencies are closed on the 23rd day of the shutdown.
Speaker Mike Johnson has not called the House back to vote since September 19.
Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized Congress as "adrift" and said the inaction sends a poor message.
The Trump administration shifted funds and made unilateral decisions with minimal pushback from Republicans.
The situation raises concerns about Congress's constitutional authority and its oversight responsibilities.

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Story summary

Federal workers remain unpaid and agencies are closed on the 23rd day of the shutdown.
Speaker Mike Johnson has not called the House back to vote since September 19.
Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized Congress as "adrift" and said the inaction sends a poor message.
The Trump administration shifted funds and made unilateral decisions with minimal pushback from Republicans.
The situation raises concerns about Congress's constitutional authority and its oversight responsibilities.