Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Justin Price

Quick Facts About The US Government Shutdown: What It Means, When It Last Happened And Why It's Back

US lawmakers were unable to agree on a deal to fund the government as talks descended into acrimony.

The United States federal government entered a shutdown on 1 October 2025 after Congress failed to approve temporary funding.

It marks the first shutdown since the record-breaking 35-day lapse in 2018–19 and threatens similar economic disruption if prolonged.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.