Apple News Today Government shutdown officially begins. What to know.
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Oct 1, 2025 A government shutdown is underway following Congress's failure to reach a spending agreement. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unusual meeting with military leaders stirs up political tensions and critiques of military culture. Major cuts to federal public media funding loom, threatening the future of broadcasting. Additionally, breakthroughs in fertility research have scientists turning skin cells into human eggs, while legal battles unfold for international students facing ICE. Stay tuned for more intriguing updates!
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Shutdown Effects Grow Over Time
- A shutdown won't stop essential services immediately, but effects grow the longer it lasts.
- Hundreds of thousands of workers could be furloughed and agencies will cut research and services over time.
Essential Workers May Still Work Unpaid
- Some critical workers like air traffic controllers will keep working but may miss paychecks.
- Past shutdowns caused sick-outs and airport delays when workers protested unpaid work.
Social Programs And Research At Risk
- Programs like SNAP and WIC would continue briefly but could fade if funding halts persist.
- Agencies such as CDC and NIH expect steep furloughs that will disrupt research and patient care.