Apple News Today The shutdown deadline is looming. Here’s what could happen.
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Sep 29, 2025 As Congress inches closer to a government shutdown, potential mass firings in federal agencies loom large. Health experts clarify misconceptions about rising autism diagnoses following a controversial announcement. Meanwhile, New York's Mayor Adams has dropped his reelection bid, and Oregon is taking legal action against troop deployment. Plus, the Ryder Cup sees Team Europe best the U.S. in an intense showdown. Dive into the latest hot topics shaping today's news!
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Shutdown Odds Hinge On Today's Meeting
- A government shutdown is possible if Congress fails to pass a spending bill by the deadline, and leaders blame each other.
- Politico's Sophia Cai says there is roughly a 50-50 chance the government shuts down depending on today's meeting outcome.
ACA Subsidies Central To Negotiations
- Democrats demand an extension of ACA subsidies to keep millions from seeing big premium increases.
- KFF research warns some people could see premiums jump as high as $1,500 per month without the extension.
Shutdown Could Trigger Mass Firings
- The administration plans to use a shutdown to justify not just furloughs but permanent firings of federal employees.
- OMB director Russ Vogt told agencies to prepare for workforce reductions targeting programs outside the president's priorities.