The United States government officially shut down at midnight on October 1st, 2025, following the Senate's rejection of continuing appropriations bills, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating up to 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed daily. In response to the shutdown, Republican Representative Tom Barrett has requested his pay be withheld, a move also echoed by Democratic Representative Donald Norcross, though members of Congress continue to receive pay during a shutdown while their staffs do not. The shutdown was triggered by the Senate's failure to pass funding legislation before the deadline, as debates intensified over policy riders, particularly concerning immigrant healthcare. This development marks a significant escalation in the funding dispute between the House and Senate. The Senate's rejection of the House-passed continuing resolution (CR), which President Trump supported and would have funded the government through November 21st, has led to the lapse in federal operations. The White House previously commented that shutting down the government over healthcare for undocumented immigrants "has consequences." The Congressional Budget Office's projection of 750,000 potential furloughs was reiterated by CBO Director Phillip Swagel in a CNN report during the reporting window. Amidst the shutdown, a separate political development emerged in New York City, where Brock Pierce is reportedly lobbying Mayor Eric Adams to re-enter the mayoral race, offering a $1.1 million super PAC donation, according to the NY Daily News. This news comes as federal operations cease. Previous reports indicated that Senate Democrats voted to send the government into a shutdown, with Senator Ron Johnson stating concerns about funding for immigrant healthcare. Senator John Fetterman voted for short-term funding bills that included ACA tax credits but opposed the shutdown. Previous context detailed that a shutdown could cost the economy approximately $400 million per day, according to the Congressional Budget Office, and a previous shutdown cost the economy $3 billion, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Teamsters union had urged Senators to pass a short-term funding bill to mitigate impacts on working people. NASA had also been preparing for a potential lapse in federal funding, with Acting NASA CFO Stephen Shinn notifying employees of the possibility. President Trump had expressed opposition to a shutdown and strongly supported the House-passed CR. Further background from previous reports noted that Senate Democrats were accused by Republicans of blocking the CR due to unrelated policy demands. Senator Lisa Murkowski had suggested her Affordable Care Act (ACA) credits bill could be a basis for negotiations. Additionally, rumors from previous reports indicated former race car driver Danica Patrick is considering a Republican run for Arizona's 1st Congressional District. Pope Leo XIV also commented on Cardinal Cupich's decision to honor Senator Dick Durbin, emphasizing the complexity of ethical issues and calling for mutual respect.
