US govt shutdown: Senate fails to pass funding bill; 750,000 federal jobs at immediate risk
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Oct 01, 2025, 16:51 IST | Updated: Oct 01, 2025, 16:51 IST
The U.S. government has officially shut down under President Donald Trump after Congress failed to reach a funding deal. This marks a major political and economic crisis, with federal agencies halting operations and thousands of workers facing furloughs. What does a U.S. government shutdown actually mean? How will it affect federal employees, essential services, the economy, and ordinary Americans?
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