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Africa: US Government Shuts Down After Senate Fails to Pass Funding Bill
Up to 750,000 federal workers face unpaid furloughs as essential services continue amid Senate deadlock over healthcare subsidies and spending cuts, costing $400 million daily, officials said.
- The U.S. government entered a shutdown at midnight on October 1, 2025, after the Senate was unable to pass a funding bill, resulting in a stalemate.
- The deadlock occurred because the Republican-controlled Senate lacked the 60 votes needed for a short-term funding measure while Democrats opposed healthcare spending cuts.
- Non-Essential government services halted, about 750,000 federal workers faced unpaid furloughs, and essential personnel, including military and law enforcement, worked without pay.
- The judiciary plans to maintain regular operations by utilizing court fee reserves and other available funds through Friday, October 17, but may reduce certain functions if the shutdown continues beyond that date.
- The shutdown disrupts government functions, risks delaying court cases, and is expected to continue at least until Friday as both parties blame each other for prolonging the crisis.
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In the United States, when Congress (Parliament) fails to pass a budget for government operations, funding for government offices is halted and many non-essential functions are forced to cease. This is known as a government shutdown. This situation has occurred repeatedly in the United States and has now recurred.
Africa: US Government Shuts Down After Senate Fails to Pass Funding Bill
The US federal government has entered a shutdown after senators failed to agree on a last-minute funding bill, forcing non-essential services to close and placing up to 750,000 federal workers on unpaid furlough.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
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- 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
L 29%
C 28%
R 43%
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