The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

Senate Republicans give Trump cover on shutdown

Allies of Donald Trump in the Senate are giving the president cover over his handling of the ongoing government shutdown.

Roll Call · Oct 20, 2025

Nation’s nuclear weapon watchdog gutted to just 400 workers from nearly 2,000 as Trump shutdown layoffs hit agency

National Nuclear Security Administration is tasked with safeguarding U.S.’s nuclear stockpile. ‘These are not employees that you want to go home,’ one congressman said

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

Trump Administration Halts $11 Billion Worth Of Army Corps Of Engineers Projects In Four Cities Amid Shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown has brought U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects to a standstill, as the Trump administration weighs canceling over billion worth of projects.

Benzinga · Oct 20, 2025

'No Kings' Protest Erupts in DC: What Happened, Who Led It, and What Came After — Did It Actually Make an Impact?

Millions joined the nationwide 'No Kings' protest across the U.S., denouncing Donald Trump's leadership and policies amid a government shutdown. But did the massive turnout really make a difference?

International Business Times UK · Oct 19, 2025

JD Vance Assures Marines Will Get Paid Amid 'Schumer Shutdown,' Blasts Democrats In Fiery Camp Pendleton Speech

Vice President J.D. Vance told U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton that they will continue to receive paychecks despite the ongoing government shutdown, while criticizing congressional Democrats for the funding impasse.

Benzinga · Oct 19, 2025

SNAP Benefits at Risk: Pennsylvania, Texas Warn Residents Amid Government Shutdown

Millions risk losing food stamp benefits as the US government shutdown endangers SNAP payments in Pennsylvania, Texas, and nationwide.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19, 2025

Pennsylvania’s budget crisis drags on as fed shutdown adds to residents’ hardships

While Americans across the country deal with the consequences of the federal government shutdown, residents of Pennsylvania are being hit with a double blow.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2025

Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy

The federal government shutdown is approaching the second longest on record and there's no end in sight

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025

Japanese astronaut snaps stunning aurora photo from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 13 - 17, 2025

Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates are still halted due to the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut's social media posts are the exception.

Space · Oct 17, 2025

Judge sounds ready to expand block on shutdown layoffs - Roll Call

A federal judge in California indicated she would expand her temporary ruling blocking federal worker layoffs during the government shutdown.

Roll Call · Oct 17, 2025